Time to take cod liver oil and calcium tablets

We all know that cod liver oil has the effect of calcium supplementation and can enhance the body's calcium absorption. In fact, cod liver oil is rich in vitamins, and the intake of these vitamins will enhance calcium absorption. Generally speaking, cod liver oil is consumed by children, and some adults also use it to enhance immunity, etc. So when is the best time to take cod liver oil and calcium tablets for best absorption? Let’s take a look at it together!

1. It is better to eat at night, calcium is easier to absorb, and cod liver oil cannot be taken too much, which can easily cause poisoning. It is recommended to choose Gai Li to supplement calcium. It is a biological calcium that can be absorbed without supplementing cod liver oil. It is currently the best calcium to absorb. Biological calcium does not have any gastrointestinal irritation, so it is safer to give it to children.

2. Babies are physiologically calcium deficient from birth to 6 months, which means they need to be supplemented regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. Symptoms of calcium deficiency caused by not supplementing calcium in time after birth usually do not appear until after 6 months.

Premature babies should start taking calcium supplements 2 weeks after birth, while full-term babies should start taking calcium supplements after one month, and it is recommended that they continue taking calcium supplements until they are 2 or 3 years old.

There is also a problem of calcium absorption when supplementing. No matter how much you supplement, it is useless if it is not absorbed. At the same time, supplementing AD (cod liver oil) can help calcium absorption and prevent rickets. More sun exposure can also help calcium absorption, but you must go outdoors and not through glass, because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate glass.

3. The imperfection of the infant's gastrointestinal system will also affect absorption. It is recommended to supplement some beneficial intestinal bacteria while supplementing calcium, such as Mami Love, Biostime, etc. (don't worry, beneficial bacteria are not medicine, the more the better). The imperfection of the gastrointestinal system is also the root cause of pediatric eczema. Therefore, for most children's diseases, improving the gastrointestinal tract is the key. Don't abuse cod liver oil! Some mothers think that cod liver oil is vitamin D, and eating a few drops more will only benefit them. Little do they know that excessive vitamin A or D can cause poisoning. Acute vitamin A and D poisoning in children can cause increased intracranial pressure, headache, nausea, vomiting, irritability, lack of energy, and bulging anterior fontanelles, which are often mistaken for meningitis. Chronic poisoning is manifested by poor appetite, fever, diarrhea, erosion of the corners of the mouth, hair loss, itchy skin, anemia, polyuria, etc. If you find the above symptoms, stop taking cod liver oil, avoid sun exposure, and go to the hospital for emergency treatment immediately.

4. Calcium supplements should not be mixed with milk. This is because when calcium powder is mixed with milk, the milk will clump together, which will affect absorption. To reduce irritation to the stomach and intestines, calcium and cod liver oil should be taken half an hour after feeding.

Finally, if you are breastfeeding your child, the mother should also pay attention to the calcium issue. Everything is for the baby!