Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Major => Topic started by: Sharmin on October 14, 2008, 04:57:07 PM
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I have heard that thal majors are likely to have dry and brittle hair - is this a sign of zinc deficiency?
Sharmin
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Really? Because my daughter's hair is so silky and soft that it's hard to keep it in any clips or catchers :wink
She in not taking any zinc syrup.
Zaini.
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My daughter's hair is really silky (same problem with the clips :teehee), 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 :teehee :teehee
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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.
\peace/
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Hey Sahil,
Zinc is very important for thals - if you gives you radiant skin too that's a bonus :thumbs
Sharmin
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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
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Hmmm...I think i should start zinc syrup for my daughter,can anyone from Pakistan suggest a brand name? and the dosage too.
Zaini.
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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
\peace/
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GOD! how many more :wah :wah :wah?
I guess one should mix all the things Thalassemia Major need in ONE BIG CAPSULE :@
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I guess one should mix all the things Thalassemia Major need in ONE BIG CAPSULE :@
Lols Ayesha!! I too feel the same at times :smiley
If you have the want of living a good life, you got to do all this. No Way Out!!
\peace/
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yea :/ okay is it necessary to take Zinc tablet?
m having hair fall issues these days ;(
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Hi Ayesha,
m having the same isue with my hair.
don't know what to do.
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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
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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.
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I Repeat my question:
Is it necessary to take Zinc tablet?
m having hair fall issues these days ;(
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It's good to take Zinc,desferal whn chelating iron,sometimes chelate some other minerals too which can be helpful for the body.And if it can help your hair too,it's a bonus.
Zaini.
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Zinc deficiency
Zinc deficiency can occur when zinc intake is inadequate, when there are increased losses of zinc from the body, or when the body's requirement for zinc increases. There is no specific deficiency disease associated with zinc. General signs of zinc deficiency include poor appetite, weight loss, delayed healing of wounds, taste abnormalities, and mental lethargy. As body stores of zinc decline, these symptoms worsen and are accompanied by diarrhea, hair loss, recurrent infection, and a form of dermatitis -- a skin disorder. Zinc deficiency has also been linked to poor growth in childhood.
Is there a risk of taking is too much zinc?
The health risk of taking too much zinc is moderate to high. Zinc toxicity has been seen in both acute and chronic forms. Intakes of 150 to 450 mg of zinc per day have been associated with low copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, and reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins (the good cholesterol). One case report cited severe nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes after the person ingested four grams of zinc gluconate (570 mg elemental zinc). The 1989 RDA committee stated that "chronic ingestion of zinc supplements exceeding 15 mg/day is not recommended without adequate medical supervision." The National Academy of Sciences is currently reviewing recent research and considering new recommendations on zinc intake and risk.
How much do we need?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97 - 98%) individuals in a given life-stage and gender group. The 1989 RDAs for zinc in milligrams (mg), are: 15 mg for adult men and 12 mg for adult women; 15 mg during pregnancy; 19 mg for the first six months of breast feeding and 16 mg during the second six months of nursing a baby.
Quote from Healthlink.
Hope this is useful.
Jade
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Thanks Jade,
For very useful information. :hugfriend
Zaini.
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Hi Jade ,
Thanx for the information you shared , as i m taking Zinc in syrup form i were a litle careless about the dosage and before reading this all , i thought that it is not dangerous to take zinc in high doses , i never tried high doses but i alos didn't thought that high doses could harm as well ,, soo i think that , i got to read this info on time ( before somthing bad happened ) .. a Big :ty
Best REgards
Umair