If couples plan to conceive, they need to go to the hospital for some examinations, which can help both parties discover their physical condition. If they lack trace elements, they can also supplement them in a timely manner. Some couples may find themselves with zinc deficiency when they go for a check-up. At this time, people may be curious about what foods are good for preparing for pregnancy and zinc deficiency?
What foods are good for preparing for pregnancy and zinc deficiency
1. According to laboratory tests, it is quite common for animal food to contain zinc, with approximately 3-5 milligrams of zinc per 100 grams of animal food. In food, lean meat, pork liver, fish, and egg yolks are all foods rich in zinc, and oysters are the food with the highest zinc content.
2. Some plant-based foods also contain zinc. Foods that contain zinc in plant-based foods include beans, radish, Chinese cabbage, peanuts, millet, etc. These plant-based foods have relatively high levels of zinc.
For people who consume less from food, they can take some zinc supplements, but they must remember to take them under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly supplement zinc, and not take them for a long time. Long term use of zinc supplements can also have an impact on one's health.
What should be paid attention to when preparing for pregnancy and supplementing zinc
1. Calcium and zinc, two trace elements, cannot be supplemented together because if they are supplemented together, calcium will seize the carrier of zinc, affecting absorption. If it is necessary to supplement calcium and zinc at the same time, there should be at least a 30 minute interval so that the body can absorb both nutrients properly.
2. Zinc is a trace element, so supplementation must be moderate. If ingested excessively, it can also cause poisoning, leading to fever, anemia, growth retardation, joint bleeding, bone breakdown, kidney failure, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, etc.
Usually, some meat contains a lot of zinc, so if one or both partners are found to have zinc deficiency during pregnancy preparation, they can eat more lean meat, pork liver, fish, etc. Some vegetables also contain zinc, so you can eat some vegetables. In addition, if you haven't received enough zinc after eating meat or vegetables, you can take some zinc supplements under the guidance of a doctor.
