Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Diarrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5
Zinc supplementation is scientifically validated for the treatment and prevention of diarrhea, especially in children. Numerous randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have shown that zinc, when given as an adjunct to oral rehydration therapy (ORT), significantly reduces the duration and severity of acute and persistent diarrhea. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend a 10-14 day course of zinc supplementation (10-20 mg per day, depending on age) for all children with acute diarrhea. Zinc is thought to exert its beneficial effects by enhancing intestinal mucosal immunity, promoting the regeneration of the gut epithelium, and reducing the secretion of water into the intestinal lumen. The efficacy of zinc in diarrhea management is supported by high-quality evidence. A landmark meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2000) and subsequent studies have found that zinc supplementation can reduce the duration of diarrhea episodes by about 25% and decrease the risk of persistent diarrhea. The benefit is most pronounced in populations at risk of zinc deficiency, such as children in low- and middle-income countries. The use of zinc for diarrhea is not merely traditional but is rooted in robust scientific research and is now a global public health recommendation. Its inclusion in diarrhea management protocols has helped reduce childhood morbidity and mortality related to diarrheal diseases worldwide.
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