Patient's question:
How should children take calcium and cod liver oil? Can you give me some suggestions and advice? What kind of assistance is needed: How should a one-and-a-half-year-old child take calcium and cod liver oil?Doctor's answer:
Infant Calcium Supplementation: Parents Should First Understand Why to Supplement Calcium for Infants, Then Determine When and How to Do It Correctly.Inside the human body, there are various minerals, with calcium being the most abundant. The hardness of bones and teeth is primarily due to the high content of calcium within them, as calcium is the main component in forming bones and teeth. If an infant lacks calcium, their tooth development may be delayed, with some children not developing teeth until they are over two years old. Their bones may also become soft, potentially leading to severe conditions like rickets, O-shaped legs, or X-shaped legs. Additionally, calcium is essential for nerve conduction, muscle activity, blood clotting, and metabolism.