Patient's question:
Hello, recently I've noticed that children are often anemic and slightly calcium-deficient. Is there any good method to treat this? What are the reasons that lead to anemia and calcium deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Children who have had anemia corrected solely through iron supplementation still exhibit incomplete recovery in their behavioral development. Supplementing with calcium and zinc can help anemic children improve their cognitive function, stabilize their mood, and promote the recovery of both their intellect and physical abilities. While zinc improves appetite, it often requires the concurrent supplementation of calcium and iron to support the body's recovery. Calcium and iron supplementation can also help children increase their appetite, and iron and calcium have a synergistic effect on children's growth and development. Examples of beans and bean products include soybeans, edamame, lima beans, fava beans, tofu, dried tofu, tofu skin, and fermented tofu. It is not recommended to excessively supplement with calcium in children to prevent it from affecting their height growth.