Why should you take zinc and iodine supplements before pregnancy?

　　before pregnancy female Why should we supplement zinc appropriately?

　　Zinc is an important component of various enzymes necessary for a series of biochemical reactions in the human body, and has a significant impact on the metabolic activities of the human body. If a pregnant mother is deficient in zinc, the growth and development of the fetus will be retarded, the stature will be short, and even the fetus will be deformed.

　　In addition, zinc deficiency can lead to loss of taste and appetite, which in turn causes pregnant mothers to reduce their intake of nutrients, which will also significantly nourish the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, it is extremely beneficial for women of childbearing age to start supplementing with sufficient zinc before preparing to become pregnant, which is very beneficial to the growth and development of the future fetus.

　　Why should women take appropriate iodine supplements before pregnancy?

　　The best period for pregnant mothers to supplement iodine is before pregnancy to early pregnancy. Iodine is one of the important raw materials for the synthesis of thyroid and a hormone that affects human metabolism. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy will affect the metabolism of the mother and fetus, especially the synthesis of protein. At the same time, iodine deficiency during pregnancy can directly lead to mental retardation, deafness and muteness in newborns, and even movement and speech disorders. Therefore, experts recommend appropriate iodine supplementation before pregnancy. The daily intake of iodine at this time is 150 mg.

　　Of course, it can also be ingested through food. Foods rich in iodine that are suitable for non-pregnant women are mainly seafood such as kelp and seaweed. However, it should be noted that since kelp contains high arsenic, eating large amounts can lead to arsenic poisoning, so be careful when eating kelp. The solution is to soak the kelp in enough water for 24 hours before eating it.