What is the best way to supplement calcium for the elderly?

　　(1)elderly Due to their weakened metabolic capacity, their gastrointestinal absorption capacity is also relatively weakened. Therefore, most people now recommend that the elderly consume more calcium to increase absorption. Generally, it is better to take 1200-1500 mg of calcium per day.

　　(2) Calcium supplementation should be based on dietary supplements. Pay attention to nutritious and reasonable meal preparation, and you should pay attention to choosing foods with higher calcium content and convenient purchase. We suggest that the elderly should insist on drinking fresh milk, because milk contains high calcium. They should drink a glass of milk at night, which can not only calm the mind but also effectively supplement calcium.

　　You know, the loss of bone calcium is the largest at night. However, it is difficult to achieve more than 1,200 mg of calcium per day by simply taking supplements. Data from multiple nutrition surveys show that the current per capita calcium intake in our country is only more than 400 mg. If we drink 1 cup of milk every day, the per capita daily calcium intake will only reach more than 500 mg. Therefore, it is very necessary to choose appropriate calcium nutritional supplements.

　　Experiments have shown that the elderly taking 6 calcium capsules with three meals a day (2 capsules per meal) can supplement more than 700 mg of ionized calcium, which is good for elderly cramps and low back pain , hand and foot weakness, high blood pressure, frozen shoulder, etc. It has good effects and is easy to take.

　　(3) Calcium supplementation should be coordinated with the body exercise combined. If you think you’re done with your calcium supplement, you’re wrong. Calcium needs to be absorbed and transported to all parts of the body in the human body. Proper physical activity can promote calcium to work as best as possible, especially outdoor activities. It can also increase the synthesis of vitamin D. Wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? If the calcium in the digestive tract is not absorbed as soon as possible, it is likely to be excreted from the body with the stool, causing the calcium sigh: "Aspirations only come to an end!"”