Patient's question:
Hello, how should the baby supplement calcium? Is there any good method of treatment? Please give advice to the doctor.Doctor's answer:
Calcium absorption does not always follow people's wishes: the more you supplement, the more you absorb. The amount of calcium absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract mainly depends on the baby's current calcium nutritional status and is regulated by substances such as activated vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and others in the body. Generally speaking, supplementing calcium through food is safer than taking medication, as consuming normal foods will not lead to calcium overload. Breast milk and formula should be the first choice for calcium supplementation for infants. For older babies, in addition to dairy products, foods such as tofu, dried shrimp, and fish can also be given to supplement calcium.