Patient's question:
2 Eighteen years old, after a thorough check, there is no calcium deficiency in the body, but we are still giving her 100mg of Golden Cauldron Lactate Calcium effervescent tablets daily and one tablet every other day of Eken, because she sometimes lacks meat. You have consulted several doctors, taking this sufficient amount of calcium and...Doctor's answer:
Calcium must be sufficient, and it is best not to supplement it specifically for children unless necessary.Advice: Supplementing with zinc and calcium is not as effective as nurturing the child's spleen and stomach. "The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal health," and the root cause of these symptoms lies in the damage to the child's spleen and stomach function. Since iron and zinc supplements can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, if the deficiency is not severe, there is no need to deliberately supplement. Otherwise, it may worsen digestive issues. If the child has spleen deficiency accompanied by accumulation, it is not enough to simply resolve the accumulation. Using some spleen-nourishing pediatric formulas or granules will be more effective.
At the same time, parents should work together to adopt a scientific feeding method, ensuring a balanced diet with a mix of meat and vegetables. This allows the child to obtain the necessary nutrients from daily meals. If supplementation is needed, it can be done intermittently, such as taking a one-month break before resuming. There is no need to do it continuously. However, fish oil should still be taken, especially since it is winter and the child is not getting enough sunlight.
The above advice is for the question "Can calcium be supplemented long-term and in sufficient amounts?" I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!