Natural
Zinc Supplementation
for Diarrhoea
Zinc supplementation (20mg daily for 10–14 days) during and after acute diarrhoea, particularly in children.
How it works
Zinc is essential for intestinal epithelial repair, immune function and the regulation of water and electrolyte transport in the gut. Diarrhoea depletes zinc stores rapidly.
What to watch for
WHO recommends zinc supplementation for all children with diarrhoea in developing countries. Evidence in adults is less robust. Do not exceed recommended doses — excess zinc can cause nausea.
Community experience
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