Patient's question:
Doctor, hello:My son is about to turn four years old, and he always makes noises while sleeping at night. The test results show he is deficient in calcium and zinc. I would like to ask the doctor what kind of calcium supplement can be well absorbed?
Doctor's answer:
In this case, if the child does not show obvious symptoms of calcium deficiency, there is no need to supplement with calcium. If the mother takes sufficient calcium supplements during breastfeeding, the baby can obtain more calcium through breast milk, and the absorption is effective. For mixed-fed or formula-fed babies, generally, the amount of calcium the baby gets from food throughout the day should be determined based on the type of food. For babies under 6 months who are mixed-fed or formula-fed, they should be supplemented with about 150 milligrams of calcium per day. For babies over 6 months, they should be supplemented with 200 milligrams of calcium per day. Generally, these can be obtained sufficiently from formula milk, fresh milk, and other foods.