Patient's question:
What kind of food is good for babies to absorb calcium effectively? What kind of food do babies usually take to supplement calcium? My baby has always been breastfed and has not taken any other calcium supplements.Treatment history and effectiveness: The baby has not undergone any treatment and has been exclusively breastfed. Currently, the baby is calcium-deficient and the desire is to supplement calcium.
Desired help: I would like to ask the doctors what kind of calcium supplements are good for absorption and which ones are effective.
Doctor's answer:
Calcium is one of the essential elements required by the human body, and it is important to supplement calcium at any time, especially during infancy. 1. Dairy products are the best source of calcium for infants. In terms of the ease of calcium absorption, breast milk is the best, followed by formula milk, and then fresh milk. 2. When supplementing calcium, it is essential to digest Vitamin D simultaneously to enhance the absorption and utilization of calcium in the intestines. The ideal method for calcium supplementation is to take Vitamin D and calcium supplements separately. 3. During the summer, when outdoor activities are more frequent, children over one year old can temporarily avoid taking Vitamin D to prevent accumulation and potential toxicity in the body. 4. Infants have a lower concentration of stomach acid, so it is best to choose organic calcium such as calcium gluconate or calcium lactate. After the age of 2-3, stomach acid concentration gradually increases, and inorganic calcium with a higher calcium content, such as calcium carbonate, can be selected.