At present, calcium supplements for infants and children on the market are generally divided into inorganic calcium and organic calcium.
Calcium carbonate is the representative. The biggest advantage is that the calcium content is exceptionally high, but the disadvantage is that it has poor solubility, requires the participation of stomach acid for absorption to release calcium ions, and tends to cause constipation and flatulence, etc. Therefore, clinically, it can be applied to children over 3 years old or adults with good gastrointestinal function and no digestive tract diseases.
Common preparations include calcium citrate, calcium lactate, calcium gluconate, etc. The advantages of organic calcium are good solubility, good absorption and high bioavailability, but the disadvantage is that it is slightly more expensive. Because it does not require the participation of stomach acid in the dissolution process, it is more suitable for babies whose gastrointestinal function is not yet sound and whose stomach acid secretion is low. In clinical practice, it is also commonly used for patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, such as atrophic gastritis.
First of all, calcium citrate has 21% calcium content, which is the higher "calcium content" among organic calcium. Secondly, calcium citrate is not irritating to the mouth, digestive and gastrointestinal tracts, and there is generally little constipation when taking calcium citrate. Finally, calcium citrate is easily absorbed by the body, and it is well absorbed on an empty stomach and after a full meal.
Studies have shown that calcium citrate is one of the forms of calcium present in breast milk. Calcium citrate is more than 5 times higher than calcium carbonate calcium absorption; calcium citrate not only does not affect the body's absorption of other minerals such as iron, but also can promote the absorption of zinc, which is more conducive to the absorption of trace elements in babies.
1. Let your baby develop good rest habits and ensure sufficient sleep time. After your baby falls asleep, the secretion of growth hormone is more vigorous than usual and lasts longer, which is more conducive to growing taller.
2. Supplement calcium, iron, zinc and other minerals to help your baby better bone growth, do not miss the golden stage of growth.
3. More sunshine, take your baby to the outdoor sun to increase the opportunity of ultraviolet radiation, which is conducive to the synthesis of vitamin D in the body, to promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the stomach and intestines, to ensure the healthy growth of bones.
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