Question
A four-month-old child has been supplementing with calcium since two months of age, taking three doses of GNC Calcium Gluconate and Icacin. The parent wants to inquire whether the calcium intake needs to be increased and when it can be increased to one bottle’s dosage.
Answer
It is recommended to let the child engage in outdoor activities and directly expose themselves to sunlight to promote the conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol within the skin into vitamin D3. Sunlight exposure effectively stores vitamin D3 in the skin without causing an overdose. Avoid exposing the child to sunlight through glass windows, as ultraviolet rays rarely penetrate glass. It is best to expose as much skin as possible to increase vitamin D synthesis.