Calcium preparations for children

One of the most significant health problems is the calcium deficiency in children. Growth is one of the main indicators of a child's health. Calcium is essentially a "building material", which is necessary for the formation and mineralization of the skeleton, the activity of the musculoskeletal system, and the strength of the bone in the child. To restore the lack of calcium in a child, in addition to products that can supplement this deficiency, taking and calcium preparations.

What are the factors that contribute to the development of calcium deficiency in children

As a rule, calcium sources are different at all stages of child development. It is proved that when the intake of calcium is inadequate, the baby at birth has smaller indicators of body weight and length. In the first half of life, there are signs of rickets in such children. The step process is the bone growth of the child. Increasing the growth of the baby is preceded by the accumulation of calcium in the bones. The most pronounced increase in growth is noted from birth to 1 year, from 5 years to 7, and during pubertal development. Obviously, the most important practical task for an orthopedist and pediatrician is to control the supply of calcium to children. Lack of calcium for children is especially dangerous.

Factors that contribute to the development of calcium deficiency in children are: hormonal disorders, chronic diseases( especially kidney and liver diseases, rheumatic diseases), genetic features( if there are cases of osteoporosis in the family).And also features of children's nutrition( addiction to sweets, to flour foods, refusal of dairy products).What

calcium supplements designed for children

Taking calcium supplements for the treatment or prevention of deficiency, it is advisable to consume dairy products. Children under 7 years old tolerate calcium preparations that do not have active metabolites of vitamin D. For children of school age, these drugs with vitamin D can be used. For example, Calcium is D3 Nycomed or some biological active additives( BADP).With the use of "Complivit Active"( vitamin-mineral complex), good results were observed in children.

Calcium preparations, intended for children, it is desirable to use in the evening with food, which should not be oily and it should preferably not be phytonic compounds( oatmeal), which interfere with the absorption of calcium in the body.

During the seasonal decrease in calcium in the body, it is recommended that prophylactic drugs containing calcium are recommended for children.

Drugs with a calcium content for children exist in large numbers. Well-established drugs: Dolomite( Czech Republic), Berokka CA + Mg( Hoffmann-La Roche), Piymax( Finland).

Calcium gluconate is a time-tested and inexpensive drug. But, this drug is prescribed not only with calcium deficiency in children, but also with other ailments.

One of the most beloved children parents and experts recommended calcium supplements is Kaltsinova( Slovenia).This drug has high bioavailability and bioavailability. All practically note the original taste and type of tablets - four different flavors of chewable tablets. During the period of intensive development and growth, children take this drug with pleasure. But the drawback of this drug is the presence in the shells of the tablet dyes, and sugar. This drug is contraindicated in children with diabetes and allergies.

Also in our time there are various BADP, which in the composition have calcium in combination with natural various products( carrots, blueberries, lingonberries, apple).

But all parents should know that taking calcium preparations for children is only necessary for the pediatrician's appointment or after consulting with him. The specialist should prescribe the correct course of taking medications. Do not forget that calcium enters the children's body and food. You need to know that an overabundance in the body of a child calcium is also dangerous. It is the specialist who should prescribe the duration of intake and dosage of a given calcium preparation, based on the individual characteristics of the child.