A comparison of high-zinc foods! The first one is... many people take it wrong!

🌟How important is zinc to the human body?

Zinc is an essential trace element for the human body and is often hailed as the "flower of life" and the "source of intelligence."

🌟What happens if the body lacks zinc?

Zinc deficiency in the body may lead to picky eating and pica, affect brain function, wound healing, male fertility, make people susceptible to respiratory infections, and induce ADHD, hair loss, rough skin, etc.

🌟What is the daily zinc requirement for healthy adults?

Men: 12 mg/day Women: 8.5 mg/day

🌟What are the foods high in zinc?

Seafood No. 1: Oysters

Seafood No. 2: Scallops

Aquatic product No. 3: Edible snails

Seafood No. 4: Swimming crab

No. 1 livestock and poultry meat: Horse meat

No. 2: Goat meat

Poultry meat No. 3: Turkey leg

No. 4: Beef shank

Tendon and Poultry Meat No. 5: Beef Tenderloin

🌟Attention! Excessive zinc supplementation can cause poisoning! The maximum tolerable intake of zinc is 40 mg per day. Excessive zinc supplementation can cause poisoning, leading to symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and drowsiness.

Visual: Zhu Hangyue

Design: Wu Zheqi

Reviewer: Ruan Guangfeng, Deputy Director of Kexin Food and Health Information Exchange Center