How do middle-aged and elderly people supplement calcium? Is dietary supplement good?

Since calcium is easily lost in middle-aged and elderly people, they need to know how to supplement calcium in their daily lives. In fact, when it comes to calcium supplementation, taking any supplements is not as healthy and effective as food supplements. The simplest and most effective way is to get the required calcium from food.

Food supplements are safer

The safest and most effective way for middle-aged and elderly people to supplement calcium is to increase their calcium intake in their daily diet. Moreover, calcium supplementation through food is safer than through medication and will not cause excessive blood calcium.

First of all, the elderly can drink more milk and eat some calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, dried shrimps, soybeans, green beans, tofu, sesame paste, etc.

Secondly, choose a healthy lifestyle, drink less coffee and cola, and don't smoke, all of which will cause bone loss. In addition, sunbathing and outdoor exercise are also beneficial to the absorption and utilization of calcium.

In order to better supplement calcium for middle-aged and elderly people, the editor recommends several calcium supplement recipes:

(1) Shrimp and Tofu Soup: 50 grams of shrimp, wash and soak; 200 grams of tender tofu, cut into small cubes; add chopped green onion, minced ginger and cooking wine, stir-fry in a pan until fragrant, then add water to boil the soup. It can fully supplement calcium and is effective if eaten regularly.

(2) Fried dried tofu with dried shrimp and rapeseed: 50 grams of dried shrimp, 250 grams of rapeseed, 2 pieces of dried tofu cut into shreds; stir-fry in oil in the usual way and can be eaten frequently.

(3) Stir-fried dried shrimp with leeks: Wash 50g dried shrimp and soak it; wash 250g leeks and cut them into sections. Stir-fry the leeks in a pan over high heat for a few minutes. Add the dried shrimp and stir-fry. Add salt, cooking wine, and minced ginger. Then add the dried shrimp and stir-fry over high heat. Add salt to taste and serve.

(4) Braised shredded pork with shrimp and shallots: 50 grams of shrimp, 25 grams of shallots (cut into small pieces), 100 grams of pork (cut into shreds). First, stir-fry the shallots and shredded pork in a pan with oil, add cooking wine and minced ginger, then add the shrimp and stir-fry over high heat. Add salt to taste and serve.