Zinc deficiency in boys is usually caused by insufficient intake, absorption disorders and other factors, and may be caused by impaired digestive function, backward growth and development, and reduced immunity.
1. Decreased digestive function: zinc can promote the renewal of taste bud cells, maintain the activity of salivary phosphatase, zinc deficiency will lead to decreased taste sensitivity, loss of appetite, anorexia, xenophagia and other symptoms of decreased digestive function.
2. Lagging growth and development: Zinc can maintain the function of the growth hormone axis and promote the maturation of the gonadal axis, and a lack of zinc can lead to slow growth, short stature, delayed sexual development and other symptoms.
3. Reduced immunity: zinc deficiency may affect the function of T-lymphocytes, the body may lead to low immunity, prone to infections and other symptoms.
Boys with zinc deficiency may have other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for treatment.