A summary of several methods to promote calcium absorption

Method 1: Sunbathing

This can be regarded as a commonplace topic for us. Proper exposure to the sun has many benefits, such as sterilizing the hair on the body surface, promoting calcium absorption in the body, promoting melanin deposition in the nose, etc.~

Method 2: Appropriate and correct exercise

Appropriate exercise. If kept in a cage for a long time, even if there is no calcium deficiency, the legs will become weak. Although excessive exercise or improper exercise in the growing period will affect the normal development of joints, appropriate and correct exercise is still needed.

For example, taking a walk or keeping free at home can help bones consolidate calcium.

Method 3: Reasonable calcium to phosphorus ratio

The reasonable ratio of calcium to phosphorus is basically 2:1. If there is too much or too little phosphorus, it will affect the absorption of calcium and make the team unable to work together. Calcium is "driven out" of the body.

Method 4: Properly supplement cod liver oil (vitamin AD)

When children need calcium supplements when they are young, the elders will say that they should feed cod liver oil together. It can be seen that vitamin AD can help calcium absorption. It is deeply rooted in human children. It’s just that we ignore this when raising furry children.

The actual experience of the group members is that supplementing cod liver oil is indeed effective in helping calcium absorption, but you must pay attention to the reasonable dosage and do not overdose. I will mention it in detail later.

Method 5: Magnesium

Many people know that vitamin AD helps calcium absorption, but when it comes to the element "magnesium", I believe many people are "confused"...< /p>

About 70% of magnesium in dogs’ bodies is stored in bones, which is necessary for normal bone development. Magnesium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, easy bone breakage, etc.

The role of magnesium in the body is that after calcium is absorbed into the body, magnesium is equivalent to a porter, moving calcium into the bones one by one. When the bones are filled with calcium, magnesium turns into a security guard , remove excess calcium from the body.

However, excessive magnesium can cause many problems, the most common of which is affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Generally speaking, with a normal and reasonable diet, there is generally no shortage of magnesium. After all, the demand is not large. There is not much need to supplement magnesium, a reasonable diet is enough.

Method 6: K element

K element is the last element of the four elements that help calcium absorption. It can activate osteocalcin, thereby improving calcium absorption. Low intake of K element can also cause symptoms of osteoporosis.

Methods to supplement K elements: greener vegetables, K elementsThe higher the content.

Method 7: Protein binding

The starch in the steamed buns is converted into glucose after being ingested into the body. It belongs to the category of carbohydrates, but it can also maintain the survival and growth of life.

But from a biological perspective and the perspective of conservation of matter, it is okay for carbohydrates to turn into fat after excessive intake, but they cannot turn into protein (lack of nitrogen)

Now let’s go back and study the role of protein on calcium. Have you heard of "collagen"? To put it simply, there is a substance called collagen. It can be seen that bones and protein are inseparable.

Technically speaking, composite collagen, which is related to bone quality, is composed of mucopolysaccharides and type II collagen. Let's think about it figuratively. Calcium is like bricks, and collagen is like the cement (glue) that sticks the bricks together. Only with it can we form bones. Otherwise, will a wall built solely on bricks fall down with one push?

To think about it another way, you can also compare protein to soft white quilts. After calcium is moved into the small house of bones one by one, with this soft quilt, calcium is more willing to live in it. gone? Otherwise, try changing to a thatched house. No matter how much calcium you move in, it will slip away again soon.

Issues that need attention in the appeal method (taboos)

Method 1: Prevent heatstroke when basking in the sun

You don’t need to pay too much attention to this in winter. I’ve only seen cases of heat stroke caused by dogs being exposed to the sun for a long time in the summer...

So here’s a special mention, don’t get a heat stroke.

Method 2: About exercise

Golden retrievers do not need much exercise during their growth period. I’ve seen examples of people who pursue “larger-sized” dogs, crazy about nutritional supplements during the growth period, crazy about calcium supplements, crazy about running every day, and finally develop CHD in their dogs... Only later did the dog owners realize that the mistakes they made had harmed their dogs. , post an article to warn others.

So I would like to emphasize here that we are talking about reasonable exercise, not blind exercise. A walk, a walk, that's enough.

Method 3: About phosphorus

Too much or too little phosphorus can lead to a decrease in calcium absorption...

Method 4: Do not overdose on cod liver oil

Excessive cod liver oil (vitamin AD) will affect liver and kidney function.

Because vitamin AD is a fat-soluble vitamin, it cannot be excreted through urine after excessive intake, which will put pressure on the liver and kidneys.

Method 5 and 6:

Because the demand for K and magnesium is not large, it is recommended that dietary supplements are better than pharmaceutical supplements.

Method 7: Regarding protein

Reasonable supplementation does not require you to supplement too hard. Be careful to supplement too much and you will become a fat child.