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Calcium supplements
Hi , I have 1 year old child I am breast feeding her regularly,Dr advised to take calcium supplements daily...so I am taking shelcal 500mg one time a day..should I take shelcal once or twice a day?
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Hello,
I would strongly recommend to review your diet once.
Calcium in natural form post partum is sufficient .
Consult me online for the detailed diet chart.
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Hello user
Once in a day is fine.
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Hello
Do not take shelcal for prolong time because it have side effects also. But u have to take calcium supplement once a day, so I will suggest u to take calcium consisting of calcium citrate malate. And this combination is present only in nutraceuticals. So kindly take advice
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Ms. Geetanjali
Dietitian/Nutritionist
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi, You can take it once a day. Also optimally hydrate yourself by having a glass of water every hour. Calcium rich foods like Milk, Curd,Paneer, Black and white sesame seeds,Leafy vegetables, Ragi etc. can be added to your diet so that you dont go into a deficiency.
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Ms. Sana Khalid
Dietitian/Nutritionist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi! Please continue once a day as advised by your doctor , as you need additional calcium during breastfeeding. You can also include diet sources rich in calcium like paneer, cheese, til seeds, flax seeds . A diet chart should help you with modifications
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