Introduction
Calcium is one of the important trace elements required by the human body. Its functions include supporting and maintaining the healthy growth and development of human bones, teeth, muscles, etc., as well as maintaining the normal operation of human nerves, blood, pH, etc. Therefore, calcium supplementation is very important in daily life. At present, the common methods of calcium supplement include milk calcium and calcium carbonate. So, which method is more suitable for calcium supplementation? Next, this article will conduct a comparative analysis in terms of absorption effects, adverse reactions, actual effects, prices, etc.
Absorption effect
Calcium is absorbed through the tentacle-shaped cells in the intestines and stomach, and then through the action of relevant hormones, an active calcium absorption channel is formed on the intestinal wall and is absorbed by the body. Among milk calcium and calcium carbonate, milk calcium contains ingredients such as lactose, which helps calcium absorption, so it is considered to have a better absorption effect. Calcium carbonate, because of its large molecular weight, needs an acidic environment to be effectively absorbed, so the absorption effect is relatively poor. However, as a conventional calcium agent, calcium carbonate is still the choice of many people for calcium supplementation.
Adverse reactions
In the process of calcium supplementation, adverse reactions also need to be paid attention to. Among lactose calcium and calcium carbonate, lactose calcium can easily cause discomfort in people with lactose intolerance because it contains lactose and other ingredients. Because calcium carbonate contains high calcium content, excessive supplementation can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, constipation and other problems. Therefore, when choosing a calcium supplement method, personal physique and dosage need to be taken into consideration.
Actual effect
In addition to comparing the absorption effect and adverse reactions, the actual effect is also an important evaluation indicator of calcium supplementation methods. Studies have shown that the actual effects of milk calcium supplementation and calcium carbonate supplementation are similar. On the basis of calcium supplementation, better results can be achieved by appropriately combining exercise and food intake.
Price
Finally, price is also one of the important factors to consider when choosing a calcium supplement method. In the market, the prices of milk calcium and calcium carbonate are relatively low, but in some specific occasions, such as pregnancy, lactation, menopause, etc., the amount of calcium supplement required is larger, and the price of milk calcium at this time is higher. Slightly higher than calcium carbonate.
Summary
To sum up, milk calcium and calcium carbonate are common methods of calcium supplementation. From the comparative analysis of absorption effects, adverse reactions, actual effects and prices, it can be concluded that lactose calcium contains lactose and other ingredients, which can help calcium absorption, but is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance; calcium carbonate has poor absorption effect , but because of its low price, it is still the method of calcium supplement chosen by many people. In terms of practical effects, the two methods are similar. When choosing a calcium supplement method, you need to consider factors such as personal physique, calcium supplement amount, exercise and diet.
