Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hi Todd Not sure of RDA's, probably not much but in ASD terms for inbalance (low zinc high copper) I have seen weight in pounds as Mgs plus 20 so 60 pound kid would get 80 mg daily. HTH Mandi in Uk > Hey--I am wanting to give my daughter extra zinc after researching > it. Does anyone know what the proper dosage would be for 2 1/2 yrs. > and 30-pounds?? All suggestions appreciated.--Tod > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hey--I am wanting to give my daughter extra zinc after researching it. Does anyone know what the proper dosage would be for 2 1/2 yrs. and 30-pounds?? All suggestions appreciated.--Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Thanks--I will probably start with 1 mgs per pound and then possibly go up.--Tod -- In , Mum231ASD@a... wrote: > Hi Todd > Not sure of RDA's, probably not much but in ASD terms for inbalance (low zinc > high copper) I have seen weight in pounds as Mgs plus 20 so 60 pound kid > would get 80 mg daily. > HTH > Mandi in Uk > > > > Hey--I am wanting to give my daughter extra zinc after researching > > it. Does anyone know what the proper dosage would be for 2 1/2 yrs. > > and 30-pounds?? All suggestions appreciated.--Tod > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 1/2 mg /lb max imo. > > Hi Todd > > Not sure of RDA's, probably not much but in ASD terms for inbalance > (low zinc > > high copper) I have seen weight in pounds as Mgs plus 20 so 60 > pound kid > > would get 80 mg daily. > > HTH > > Mandi in Uk > > > > > > > Hey--I am wanting to give my daughter extra zinc after > researching > > > it. Does anyone know what the proper dosage would be for 2 1/2 > yrs. > > > and 30-pounds?? All suggestions appreciated.--Tod > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 > Hey--I am wanting to give my daughter extra zinc after researching > it. Does anyone know what the proper dosage would be for 2 1/2 yrs. > and 30-pounds?? You can check USRDA here. http://www.danasview.net/metals.htm I would start there and gradually increase until you find a good dose for your child. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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