Patient's question:
4 months now, I've been feeding my baby Nido Gold milk powder. Why is it still severely calcium-deficient after drinking it for so long? Isn't calcium included in the milk powder? I want to know the reason! Should we still focus on drinking this milk powder?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to try taking oral calcium gluconate and Eiko xin. Get more sun exposure and eat more bone soup, crucian carp soup, and lean meat. For children under 2 years old, they need 400–600 mg of calcium daily, while those aged 3–12 need 800–1000 mg per day. According to a normal diet, children only get two-thirds of the required calcium from food, so they must supplement the remaining one-third daily. Additionally, the body has a series of adjustment mechanisms to regulate calcium intake. If calcium levels are sufficient, the intestines will absorb less calcium; otherwise, they will absorb more. Excess calcium is also excreted through urine and feces.