Question
How long should a child take calcium tablets before taking a break to avoid calcium poisoning? Are there any specific considerations when taking calcium tablets? Should one opt for brand-name tablets, and how can calcium absorption be improved?
Answer
It is recommended to provide your baby with milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products; tofu, soy milk, and other soy products; shrimp shells, seaweed, nori, seafood, and fish bone powder, etc. When supplementing calcium, it’s also important to digest vitamin D, and it’s advisable to get regular sunlight exposure. Sunlight can help the skin produce vitamin D, which can enhance the absorption of calcium. Additionally, before taking calcium tablets, you can have your child drink milk first, and then eat the tablets a few hours later for better absorption.