Principles of calcium supplementation that middle-aged women must keep in mind

　　Osteoporosis is a common disease among women in middle-aged and elderly people. The key to its prevention and treatment is to maintain adequate calcium intake. This is a long-term process that extends from before a woman enters menopause to her old age. For this reason, every woman should master the principles of calcium supplementation.

　　(1) Early supplementation is better than late supplementation

　　The calcium in women's bodies begins to exceed their "income" starting around the age of 40. Therefore, calcium supplements should generally be taken from this time on. Correspondingly, the prevention of osteoporosis should be paid attention to before menopause.

　　(2) Pay attention to dietary calcium supplementation

　　People have to eat every day, so they should pay attention to the types of food they choose, try to use foods with high calcium content, consciously get calcium supplements from them, and insist on it for a long time.

　　(3) Pay attention to the timing of intake

　　Milk contains the highest calcium content, and intestinal absorption of calcium can be completed 3-5 hours after a meal. The excretion of calcium in the urine is mainly transferred from the blood into the urine. The urinary calcium excreted on an empty stomach after falling asleep at night is almost entirely from the loss of bone calcium. Therefore, it is more appropriate to drink milk before going to bed. At the same time, drinking milk before going to bed can also improve sleep.

　　What I would like to remind everyone here is that excessive amounts of animal protein and sodium in some foods will increase urinary calcium excretion, and the aluminum in antacids will also significantly increase calcium loss. Therefore, when supplementing calcium, you should pay attention to the influence of these factors or stagger the dosage time. In addition, it is best not to supplement calcium on an empty stomach, otherwise it will not be absorbed well, but should be taken after meals.

　　(4) Traditional selection of calcium supplement drugs Grape Calcium acid

　　Traditional calcium gluconate is rarely used because of its low calcium content. Currently recommended are calcium carbonate and calcium glucuronate. The requirements for this type of calcium supplement are: high calcium content, moderate price, easy to absorb, and free of sodium, potassium, sugar, cholesterol and preservatives.

　　It has no effect on patients with diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension. It is best to also contain vitamin D. This type of calcium supplement, such as Calci-D, contains 600 mg of calcium per tablet and vitamin D3. It is easy to absorb after taking it and is suitable for the calcium supplement needs of middle-aged and elderly women.