Zinc
Mineral
Supports immunity, wound healing, and taste perception.
Form: Tablet
Recommended intake: 8–11 mg/day
Benefits
Shortens cold duration when taken early, accelerates wound healing, supports skin (acne, eczema).
Warnings
Doses >40 mg/day long-term can cause copper deficiency. Take 2 hours apart from antibiotics.
Description
Zinc is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes and important for immune cell function. Vietnamese pediatricians commonly co-prescribe zinc with ORS for acute childhood diarrhea (WHO/UNICEF protocol).