Zinc deficiency and hair

I have heard that thal majors are likely to have dry and brittle hair - is this a sign of zinc deficiency? 

Sharmin

Really? Because my daughter's hair is so silky and soft that it's hard to keep it in any clips or catchers 

She in not taking any zinc syrup.

Zaini.

My daughter's hair is really silky (same problem with the clips  ), my son's hair used to be the same way but lately it is a little more dry than my daughter's hair so I thought that it maybe because of a zinc deficiency.   Sometimes his hair stands up like a porcupine 

Hello,

The deal with me is totally different. I am on Zinc syrup cause of my acne. So, to clear my skin my doc has put me on a zinc syrup.


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Hey Sahil,

Zinc is very important for thals - if you gives you radiant skin too that's a bonus   

Sharmin

Hi

Zinc is very important to the body and is highly depleted by thal. Generally i check it's levels in my son's body every 3 months in addition to phosphrous and calcium.

Zinc is important because
1- It is a building block in the process of growth and lack of it leads to stunned growth
2- It is needed in the production of 350 enzyme made by the body

In Dubai airport i found in the pharmacy on shelf a syrup with a brand name Osteocare that had calcium, magnisium (ratio 2:1), zinc and vitamin D. This seems a good combination and easily administered by kids

manal

Hmmm...I think i should start zinc syrup for my daughter,can anyone from Pakistan suggest a brand name? and the dosage too.

Zaini.

Zaini,

I am taking Zincovit Syrup, its manufactured by Apex Laboratories Ltd. The dosage is 5ml twice daily.

Each 5ml conatins:

Zinc Sulphate 22.2mg

Nicotinamide 7.5mg

Lysine Hydrochloride 5mg

D-Panthenol 1.25mg

Thiamine Hydrochloride 0.75mg

Phosphate Sodium 0.75mg

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 0.5mg

Copper Sulphate 100mcg

Potassium Iodide 50mcg

Selenium 10mcg

Cyanocobalamin 0.5mcg

Vitamin A (as Palmitate) 1250 IU

Cholecalciferol 100 IU

Vitamin E 2.5 IU


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GOD! how many more  ?

I guess one should mix all the things Thalassemia Major need in ONE BIG CAPSULE :@

I guess one should mix all the things Thalassemia Major need in ONE BIG CAPSULE :@

Lols Ayesha!! I too feel the same at times

If you have the want of living a good life, you got to do all this. No Way Out!!


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yea :/ okay is it necessary to take Zinc tablet?

m having hair fall issues these days ;(

Hi Ayesha,
m having the same isue with my hair.
don't know what to do.

hey ,
i having hair fall issue as well  . but thanx God , i still have alot .. wow it feel's very good when my hair move with the waves calm wind ....
about zinc supplement , i m using
Zincat Syrup ( Elemental Zinc )

Take care
Umair

I started the Zincat syrup for my daughter,can some one tell me about the correct dosage for her? She is 7 and a half years old and weighs 26 kg.

Zaini.

I Repeat my question:

Is it necessary to take Zinc tablet?

m having hair fall issues these days ;(