What to do if the trace element test value of children is not within the normal range

Children's trace element examination is a routine examination method. I believe many children have done it. For parents of children, they are very concerned about the values ​​of children's trace element examination. So what should they do if the values ​​of children's trace element examination are not within the normal range? Next, this article will introduce what to do if the trace element test values ​​of children are not within the normal range. Please see the detailed introduction below.

There are two methods for checking trace elements: blood drawing and hair testing. The main trace elements checked are: calcium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium and blood lead. When parents get their children's trace element test report, they generally pay attention to two sets of values. One set is the content of a certain trace element in the baby's body, and the other set is the normal reference value range of the trace element. Parents need to pay attention not only to whether the baby's test values ​​are within normal values, but also to whether they are in the middle of normal values, so as to meet the baby's rapid growth needs.

What should I do if the trace element test values ​​of children are not within the normal range?

A balanced diet is one of the most effective ways to prevent children from lacking trace elements, and it is also the safest way. If a child lacks certain trace elements, it can be supplemented through food. For example, if you are iron deficient, you can eat more animal liver, blood products and meat; if you supplement zinc, you can eat more animal liver and shellfish; if you supplement iodine, you can get it by eating iodized salt, kelp, etc. Moreover, supplementing trace elements does not mean that they will be absorbed quickly or that the levels will rise immediately after supplementation. It requires a long process.

Parents do not need to focus on whether the trace element test results are normal or abnormal, but should pay more attention to such issues as: understanding what trace elements and nutrients are contained in various foods, and how to match three meals a day. This is the best and safest way.

It should be noted that trace element testing is only a screening method, and the test results cannot be used as a basis for clinical diagnosis, but can only be a reference. Because the content of trace elements in a child's body is a dynamic level, a diagnosis can only be made in combination with clinical symptoms, and one cannot simply make a judgment based on the values ​​on the test report. The test results of trace elements are affected by many factors. For example, the diet of the person being tested in the past one or two days will also affect the test results of trace elements, and factors including the testing equipment, the level of the operator, etc. will also affect the results.

The above is an introduction on what to do if the trace element test values ​​of children are not within the normal range. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know what to do. In fact, if the values ​​of trace elements in children are not within the normal range, don’t worry too much, because this test is only for reference. If it is much lower than the normal value, you might as well supplement it through diet!