What medicine should I take with trace elements?
Trace elements are essential nutrients for the human body. Although they are needed in small amounts, they are vital to health. Either a deficiency or excess may cause health problems. The following is the content related to trace element supplementation that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. It is organized into structured data based on scientific suggestions for readers’ reference.
1. Common trace element deficiency symptoms and recommended drugs
| trace elements | deficiency symptoms | Recommended Medications/Supplements | Recommended daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Anemia, fatigue, dizziness | Ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate | Adult men 8mg, women 18mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | Decreased immunity and slow wound healing | Zinc gluconate, zinc protein | Adult men 11mg, women 8mg |
| Selenium (Se) | Thyroid dysfunction, hair loss | Selenium yeast tablets, sodium selenite | Adults 55μg |
| Iodine(I) | Thyroid enlargement, metabolic slowdown | Potassium iodide, iodine-containing vitamins | Adults 150μg |
2. Recent hot topics of discussion
1.“Are complex trace element supplements necessary?”: Experts point out that healthy people give priority to dietary supplements, such as animal liver (iron), seafood (zinc), nuts (selenium), etc. The drug is only available to those with confirmed deficiency.
2."Controversy over Trace Element Testing in Children": The hair testing promoted by some medical institutions was exposed by CCTV as lacking scientific basis, and blood testing is the gold standard.
3."Risk of Oversupplementation": A case of constipation caused by iron supplements caused by a certain Internet celebrity has attracted attention, reminding people to follow the doctor's advice to control the dosage.
3. Supplementary Guidelines for Different Groups of People
| crowd | Need to pay attention to trace elements | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| pregnant woman | Iron, folic acid, iodine | It is necessary to increase iron supplements during the second trimester and avoid taking them with calcium. |
| elderly | zinc, selenium | Digestion and absorption function is weakened, it is recommended to supplement in small doses in batches |
| vegetarian | Iron, Vitamin B12 | Plant-based iron has low absorption rate and needs to be combined with vitamin C |
4. Medication precautions
1.time schedule: It is recommended to take iron supplements on an empty stomach, calcium supplements after dinner, and zinc and selenium supplements. Avoid taking them with high-fiber foods.
2.interaction: Iron supplements should be taken together with tea and coffee to reduce the absorption rate; calcium and zinc should be taken 2 hours apart.
3.Monitoring indicators: Long-term supplementers need to regularly test blood routine (iron), thyroid function (iodine) and other related indicators.
5. Special reminder from experts
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in many places have issued reminders: Blindly supplementing trace elements without testing may disrupt body balance. For example, excessive zinc supplementation will inhibit copper absorption, and blind selenium supplementation may cause nail deformation. It is recommended that when symptoms of suspected deficiency appear, first go to the hospital for serum trace element testing (costing about 100-300 yuan), and then conduct targeted intervention.
Only through scientific supplementation of trace elements and a balanced diet can we better maintain physical health. The data in this article are synthesized from the National Health Commission’s guidelines, clinical recommendations from tertiary hospitals, and authoritative media reports in the past 10 days. They are for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific medication.
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