Calcium supplementation has many benefits, I'm sure, you all know it! It can strengthen bones, strengthen teeth, help children grow taller, and prevent fractures in the elderly ......

But, can calcium supplementation also cause problems? Not a few people have such doubts and worry that calcium supplementation will increase the risk of stones. 

Let's have a good chat about this today and throw out the answer first: a reasonable intake of calcium will not increase the risk of stones.

Why do stones have nothing to do with calcium supplements?

Stones that are commonly associated with calcium formation are calcium oxalate stones, which are mostly formed in the kidneys. The main factor that affects the formation of calcium oxalate stones is oxalic acid, not calcium.

To reduce the formation of such stones in daily life, you should eat less foods with high oxalic acid content, like spinach, amaranth, leek, bamboo shoots, etc., all in moderation.

In conclusion, stones are not the result of excessive dietary calcium intake. On the contrary, too little intake of calcium is one of the factors that increase the risk of kidney stones.

And surprisingly, a moderately high calcium diet and calcium supplementation can instead reduce the risk of stones.

How to supplement calcium through daily diet?

Many foods that are considered to be calcium supplements are actually not calcium supplements.

Bone soup can be called the "first pseudo-calcium soup", it looks milky white, as if it is very nutritious, but it is actually white fat.Because calcium is combined in the bone, it does not flow into the soup, and the soup also contains a lot of fat, salt and purine, which is also not good for health.

In addition, people often say "shrimp skin for calcium", but in fact, shrimp skin can be absorbed by the body less calcium, and because of the high sodium content, you can not eat too much. Some people also say that eggshells and sesame paste are good for calcium, but they are not reliable.

So what are the foods that are suitable for calcium supplementation? Foods that are high in calcium and easily absorbed in daily life include milk, dairy products, beans, eggs, fish, green leafy vegetables, etc. 

However, for many office workers, they usually eat a single meal and do not have much time to buy food and cook, so it is not easy to get enough calcium from their daily diet, so they should seek the help of calcium supplements.

How to choose calcium supplements?

The first common calcium supplements are inorganic calcium and organic calcium, inorganic calcium is represented by calcium carbonate, organic calcium has calcium citrate, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate and so on.

Compared with inorganic calcium, organic calcium is less dependent on stomach acid for absorption, does not need to be taken with meals, and has higher solubility, less gastrointestinal adverse reactions, less flatulence and constipation, has better absorption rate and affinity, and is suitable for people with sensitive intestinal tract, pregnant women and middle-aged and elderly people.

But calcium supplementation alone is not enough, but also to promote the absorption and precipitation of calcium, which is inseparable from vitamin D and vitamin K2.

Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium ions through the mucous membrane of the small intestine to better assist in calcium absorption. Vitamin K2, the architect of bones, has an osteogenic effect and promotes the deposition of calcium.

If you or a family member has a need for calcium supplements and is concerned about not getting enough in your regular diet, try Vinsic Calcium Lactate Salt tablets.

Milk calcium is rich in milk minerals extracted from milk as a natural source. The advantages of these ingredients not only provide a balanced nutritional composition, but also promote the absorption and utilization of calcium, such as phosphorus, magnesium, lactose and protein.

The scientific calcium to phosphorus ratio in milk calcium is 2:1, which facilitates the absorption and utilization of the body. Because cow's milk is rich in lactose and protein, its absorption rate is much higher than other common calcium. Milk calcium is indeed a high nutritional value and a very high quality source of calcium.

Vinsic calcium tablets promote bone development and enhance bone density; can maintain normal nerve excitability, which can avoid the high incidence of cramps; can well maintain the completion of muscle contraction action, to avoid muscle pain and muscle weakness.