When is the best time to take calcium tablets during the day for pregnant women?

Calcium is a trace element and an important element necessary for the human body. People of any age should not be deficient in calcium, otherwise it will have adverse effects on their health. Therefore, when many couples are preparing for pregnancy, women will take calcium supplements under the guidance of a doctor. For pregnant women, they should also take appropriate calcium supplements according to their physical conditions. Calcium supplementation is of great significance to human health.

When is the best time to take calcium tablets during the day for pregnant women?

During the entire pregnancy period, calcium supplementation before pregnancy is most effective.

It is generally recommended that women start supplementing calcium 4 months before pregnancy. At this time, the body is in the best condition, which is very suitable for calcium absorption and conducive to conversion into nutrients needed by the body.

Among the four seasons, spring is most conducive to calcium absorption.

Among the four seasons, the temperature in spring is just right and the body is in a state of awakening. Moreover, the temperature in spring is neither high nor low, and people are generally in a relaxed mood. These factors make calcium more suitable for absorption.

During the day, the evening is most conducive to calcium absorption.

At night, the body is generally in a relaxed state, and various functions gradually become stable. Without the restlessness and dullness of the day, this state is most beneficial for calcium absorption.

Calcium supplementation during pregnancy should pay attention to the following points:

(1) Adverse reactions of calcium supplements. The dosage of calcium supplements is 1-2 mg/d, and most people can take it for a long time with few adverse reactions. In some cases, constipation, intestinal swelling and flatulence may be seen. For the elderly and patients with inherited metabolic defects, excessive supplementation can lead to hypercalciuria and may contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Excessive use of calcium preparations containing vitamin D or other elements can lead to vitamin D poisoning or other syndromes;

(2) The effect of food on calcium absorption. Excessive phosphates or oxalates in food can combine with calcium to form insoluble calcium salts; excessive fat can combine with calcium to form insoluble "calcium soaps", both of which reduce calcium absorption;

(3) When supplementing calcium, be careful when supplementing vitamin D. Many people know that vitamin D can promote calcium absorption, so they take vitamin D supplements without restriction. However, excessive intake of vitamin D can easily accumulate in the body and cause poisoning due to its long metabolism time in the body. For ordinary adults, regular exposure to sunlight is the best source of vitamin D and generally no supplement is needed. For infants and children, sunbathing is the best way for the body to synthesize vitamin D. Unless the patient is severely deficient in vitamin D, it can be taken in limited amounts and at limited times under the guidance of a doctor, but not for a long time.