Patient's question:
Baby is eleven and a half months old, 'has not teethered,' cannot stand or walk alone, 'deficient in calcium and zinc,' breastfed, 'just started accepting formula milk these days,' dislikes solid food, 'allergic to eggs and seafood,' 'dust mites, etc.,' 'artificial flavors and fragrances, etc.'Doctor's answer:
Hello, calcium and zinc cannot be supplemented simultaneously. It is recommended to take zinc first and then calcium. It is best to choose liquid zinc and calcium for better absorption. Giving the child zinc first can accelerate the growth of cells, including bone cells. The increase and growth of bone cells are precisely the foundation for calcium deposition. Therefore, supplementing calcium after zinc can be more beneficial for calcium absorption, deposition, and utilization. Moreover, calcium absorption is generally related to vitamins A and D. Zinc directly affects the metabolism of vitamin A and assists vitamin D in its calcium absorption function. Thus, taking zinc first can achieve twice the result with half the effort in calcium supplementation.