Zinc is an underrated but essential nutrient your child needs to grow and develop. It is a mineral that supports immune system function, wound healing, and your senses of smell and taste.

Children need a fixed amount of zinc every day since the body cannot make or store it. As a vital component of children's development, zinc plays several roles.

Here’s why you should include zinc in your child’s daily diet:

1. Maintains Healthy Immune System Function

One of the primary roles of zinc is to support immune system function. It is an antioxidant that helps reduce the production of free radicals and prevents them from damaging body cells. It assists with wound healing and enhances immunity. Children's immune systems, however, have their own inbuilt defense mechanisms, which help protect them against germs and insects. Zinc contributes to this defense mechanism.

2. Aids in Cognitive Development

Zinc along with supporting the immune system supports children's brain development and cognitive ability. The brain contains zinc, which binds to proteins, thereby contributing to its structure and function.

A zinc deficiency may result in attention deficits, slow motor development, reduced activity, and changes in mood and behavior. Do you know that zinc is good for your child’s gut? Keep reading to know.

3. Increases Appetite

Zinc is required for the production of proteins helping in breaking down our food into small molecules to help them pass into the bloodstream. Digestion gets hampered in case of a zinc deficiency resulting in poor appetite. For better digestion and absorption, make sure your child eats zinc-rich food.

4. Stimulates Growth

Your child’s digestion is directly related to their growth. Zinc stimulates growth in children by performing a variety of functions, including DNA creation, protein metabolism, the process of healing, and maintaining a healthy immune system. Isn't it amusing to know that zinc helps our body cells to grow and multiply? A sufficient amount of zinc is required during times of rapid growth. Pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence are some of those rapid growth phases.  Insufficient amounts of it can lead to stunted growth.

5. Supports Overall Development

The daily requirement of zinc may vary based on your child’s age. The average range of zinc for every child is between 2-11 mg per day. You can provide your child with enough zinc with the help of food. Supplements can be helpful in case of a deficiency. Speaking about supplements, Gritzo brings you a personalized health drink that can be customized according to your child’s age, gender, and health goals, named Gritzo SuperMilk.

Gritzo SuperMilk is rich in Zinc, Iron, Calcium, 21 Essential Nutrients, and Personalized Ingredients like Ashwagandha, Amla, Cranberry, Turmeric, and more. Including SuperMilk in your child's diet along with a balanced meal can help them gain strength and meet all their nutritional needs for optimal growth & development.