Question
Would congenital zinc deficiency be inherited?
Answer
Generally, it is not inherited, but it can be supplemented through diet, such as fish, lean meat, animal liver and kidneys, egg yolks, dairy products, and seafood like oysters, meat, and dried scallops. Hard-shelled foods like chestnuts, walnuts, and peanuts are also good options. Traditional Chinese medicine for zinc supplementation is also effective; for example, Howushouwu has a high zinc content.