October 20th is observed as the World
Osteoporosis Day every year. Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases
among the middle-aged people, and especially the elderly. At present, as the
population ages, the risk for osteoporosis increases. To prevent osteoporosis,
it is important to build solid bones and increase bone density early in life.
Adolescence is a crucial period for building strong
bone health. Bone is composed of collagen, calcium, and phosphorus. Of these,
calcium is the main component of these minerals. Ensuring an adequate calcium
intake during adolescence is critical to build up good bone mass in adulthood. According
to the China Health and Medical Commission, the recommended daily intake of
calcium for children and adolescents is 800mg/day for 4-7 years old, 1000mg/day
for 7-11 years old, 1200mg/day for 11-14 years old, and 1000mg/day 14-18 years
old.
The best sources of calcium are milk and other dairy
products. They are rich in calcium. As well, calcium in these products has a
high absorption rate. Legumes, green vegetables, shrimp shells, and kelp also
contain a lot of calcium, which are ideal food for calcium supplementation. The
intake of these foods may promote calcium absorption.
If you cannot meet the recommended amount of calcium
through food intake, you can consider calcium supplements. It is particularly important
to check whether calcium is absorbed into the bones. The key to the absorption of
calcium is vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that activates bone
calcium and osteocalcin, preventing calcium from depositing in the blood
vessels and moving calcium into the bones. Ultimately, the calcium supplement is
to store calcium in the bones, thereby strengthening the bone health.
Hence, when choosing a calcium supplement for
children, it is best to choose a product which contains vitamin K2. Mamiai
Calcium Vitamin KD Chewable Tablets contain not only vitamin K2 for better
calcium absorption, but also calcium carbonate with high calcium content and
vitamin D3 for calcium absorption.
Mamiai Calcium Vitamin KD Chewable Tablets is fully designed for children and has obtained the health supplement certification mark (G202134000086), certified for its efficacy and safety. Furthermore, it is a teddy bear shaped, flavored with orange and chewable tablets. It is suitable for children.