Zinc Fortification and Supplementation to Reduce Diarrhea in Children: A Literature Review
This review confirms that zinc supplementation and fortification are effective, affordable strategies for reducing childhood diarrhea. Supplementation during diarrheal episodes reliably shortens duration and severity, with long-term benefits lasting for months. Continued research and integrated approaches for dosing and delivery are needed for both low- and middle-income countries.
Authors
- Zoha Imtiaz Malik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3481-1256)
- Sehar Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2552-3927)
- Maher M. Al-Dabbas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0433-2937)
- Abdelfatah Hussein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6638-2449)
- Ishmal Akhtar
Institutions
- University of Jordan (JO)
- Abu Dhabi University (AE)
- Al Ain University (AE)
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
- National University of Sciences and Technology (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13110380
- Primary Topic
- Trace Elements in Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00