Patient's question:
My child is one year old now. Can I give him the calcium tablets and protein powder from Amway? If it's okay, should I also give him formula milk at the same time? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Nowadays, there are many varieties of calcium supplements on the market, mainly including calcium carbonate, calcium lactate, and the latest addition is amino acid chelated calcium. Amino acids are organic calcium and are the best absorbed, without any side effects. While Amway's conventional calcium is derived from plant extracts, it is still calcium carbonate. I believe that children are in their development stage, with a majority of organic matter. As long as they are healthy, they may not need to supplement with calcium or only need a small amount. First, poorly absorbed calcium can have side effects. Second, even if it is well absorbed, it is necessary to prevent the degeneration of the body's own functions. Third, excessive calcium supplementation should be avoided to prevent premature calcification of bones. During the adolescent period, when physical growth is faster, calcium supplementation needs to catch up.