Calcium needs for pregnant women - How to supplement calcium effectively
The role of calcium in women's pregnancy
Calcium is known as a trace element that plays an important role in health. In particular, the role of calcium is essential for the development of the baby during pregnancy, the element that determines the formation and development of bones, teeth, and intelligence of the baby. Newborns with an average height of about 50cm, the calcium needs of the mother need to increase from 1.4 - 1.5 times compared to normal needs.
Some roles of calcium for women during pregnancy:
Provides children with comprehensive and healthy bone development
Participates in the blood clotting process, creating conditions for natural blood clotting
Has the ability to protect the mother's skeletal system from osteoporosis, weak and brittle bones
Helps maintain a stable heart rate and metabolic activities in the body.
Helps reduce the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women, while preventing symptoms of high blood pressure and helping produce milk after birth.
Reduces the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women, prevents high blood pressure
Calcium is an essential mineral that helps the fetus develop.
Calcium supplementation for pregnant women is essential for the health of both mother and baby. If the amount of calcium provided is not enough, the fetus may encounter postpartum problems such as congenital rickets, malnutrition, slow development, wheezing, etc. At the same time, if the calcium supplement is not enough, calcium will be mobilized from the mother's bones, causing negative effects on the mother's health. However, calcium deficiency in pregnant women is quite common today because many pregnant mothers do not know how to supplement calcium appropriately, without affecting the health of mother and baby.
Notes when supplementing calcium for pregnant women
When supplementing calcium, pregnant mothers need to pay attention to the following:
Healthy pregnant mothers, without a history of illness or allergies, can use most types of calcium supplements, but it is still recommended to supplement at a reasonable dose.
Pregnant women with diabetes should limit calcium supplements containing sugar.
Those at risk of preeclampsia and high blood pressure should limit calcium supplements containing sodium salts.
Calcium should be supplemented in the morning, after about 1 hour should not be taken in the evening because it can easily cause sedimentation and kidney stones.
Calcium supplements must be combined with vitamin D3 supplements. Vitamin D3 is a substance that helps metabolize calcium in the body, if vitamin D3 is not supplemented, calcium is easily eliminated.
The body can only absorb about 500mg of calcium in one supplement, so it should be divided into several doses during the day for best results.
Iron and calcium compete with each other, these two factors should not be supplemented at the same time. If you have to supplement iron and calcium at the same time, you should take them at a distance to avoid losing their effectiveness.
Calcium supplements should not be combined with foods containing stimulants such as: tea, coffee, alcohol, carbonated drinks, pickles, etc.
Before supplementing calcium, pregnant women should consult a doctor for specific advice on which calcium is suitable for the body.
Necessary notes for pregnant women when supplementing calcium
The best source of calcium supplements for pregnant women that you should know
From calcium-rich foods
Milk and dairy products: Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, etc. all provide natural calcium that is best absorbed by pregnant women. Pregnant women can add these foods to their daily meals. Seafood: Shrimp, crab, clams, oysters, etc. are delicious foods that also contain a lot of calcium that can be supplemented for pregnant women.
Seafood - indispensable food when supplementing calcium
Fruits: bananas, kiwis, oranges, tangerines, etc. are fruits that help supplement calcium for pregnant women. In addition, fruits help supplement vitamins and minerals that are good for the health of the baby and pregnant mother.
Rich source of calcium from fruit
Vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, kale, amaranth,... are sources of calcium and vitamins,... good nutrients for pregnant women.
Supplement from dietary supplements
Calcium supplemented through daily food will not be able to meet the needs of mother and baby. In addition to supplementing through food, pregnant mothers can use additional calcium-containing preparations for support. Calcium preparations have pre-labeled dosages so that pregnant mothers can use them appropriately.
Functional foods help pregnant mothers supplement calcium deficiency
Currently on the market there are many calcium supplements for pregnant women, including inorganic calcium and organic calcium. When using inorganic calcium, pregnant women need to combine vitamin D3 to support better absorption because the ability to absorb into the body is low. In addition, this type of calcium often has a fishy, unpleasant taste and is difficult to drink. Pregnant women who use it for a long time often have heat in the body, causing constipation, kidney stones and the ability to calcify the placenta, ... On the contrary, organic calcium is easy to absorb completely without the need to use other supporting minerals into the body, easy to drink and natural flavor. However, calcium supplementation should be consulted with a doctor to have the right and complete way to supplement, safe for health.
Organic Calcium DDA - Extracted from chicken eggshells
DDA Organic Calcium is a Vietnamese product granted a Patent by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Office. Its main ingredient is Calcium Gluconate, an organic calcium derivative, which is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, including the most effective and safest medicines in the health system - "WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (19th List)". World Health Organization. April 2015. Original archived on December 13, 2016.
This product has many outstanding uses such as:
Preventing or treating low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their daily diet.
Treatment of conditions caused by low calcium levels such as osteoporosis, weak bones, rickets, etc.
Supports the provision of additional calcium for all subjects: children, pregnant women, postpartum women, the elderly.
A substance essential for the normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles and bones.
With the calcium content in a small package of the product, DDA Organic Calcium can provide 600mg of organic calcium from Gluconate extracted from chicken eggshells.
Children under 1 year old: Mothers need to consult a doctor before using it for their children.
For children from 1-9 years old: Supplement 1 pack/time x 2 times/day.
Children from 10 years old and adults: Use 1 pack/time x 3 times/day.
With a compact design, packaged in a box of 20 small packs, each pack contains 3g for one use. The product can be mixed with 150ml-200ml of water or mixed with daily dishes without affecting the effect and losing the taste of the food. In addition, the product can be carried anytime, anywhere such as on business trips, going to school, traveling,... without worrying about bulkiness, mold,... because it is packaged from aluminum-polymer shell material.
DDA Cal Powder - Helps to eliminate all worries for pregnant mothers
DDA Organic Calcium products are the result of the dedication and devotion of researchers when bringing products to market, all produced at the GMP-standard Bach Thao Duoc factory to research and strictly control quality. In addition, before leaving the factory, the product must be strictly tested for quality to achieve 99% purity before reaching the hands of users.
Thus, calcium is one of the important factors that determine the health of the body, especially for pregnant mothers. Therefore, calcium supplementation should be of interest to pregnant women and should be carefully implemented according to the advice of doctors to ensure effectiveness and safety when used.
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