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,' does not like complementary foods, '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. Taking zinc first for the child can accelerate the growth of cells, including bone cells. The increase and growth of bone cells are precisely the foundation for calcium deposition. Therefore, taking calcium after zinc supplementation will 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 also assists vitamin D in its role of promoting calcium absorption. Thus, taking zinc first can achieve twice the result with half the effort in calcium supplementation.