Calcium tablets are not mandatory for the elderly, and they are not necessary if the body is not deficient in calcium. Calcium tablets are given only when calcium supplements are needed.
It is generally believed that the physiological function of the elderly body will gradually decline, calcium will be gradually lost, which will lead to osteoporosis and other symptoms, so it is believed that the elderly need to supplement calcium. But in fact, the elderly are not always deficient in calcium, as long as the blood calcium level is normal, and no related symptoms, generally do not need to special oral calcium tablets.
When the elderly have hypocalcemia, they may suffer from osteoporosis or leg and foot cramps, etc. Calcium tablets can be given to help alleviate the symptoms of the disease. When the elderly do not have the above symptoms and their blood calcium is normal, they can eat more calcium-rich foods, such as tofu and shrimp skin.
Calcium tablets are medications and should be used in accordance with a doctor’s prescription.