In the eyes of most parents, calcium supplementation is the best way to make their children grow taller. In fact, calcium supplementation is not necessarily related to growth. In addition to genetic factors, a child’s height is also related to nutrition, sleep and exercise. The main function of calcium is to strengthen bones and increase bone density. Calcium supplementation does not make bones longer or even thicker, and once calcium intake is too much, it can easily lead to urinary stones and constipation and other adverse reactions, which not only bring illness to children, but also affect growth. If you have to say the relationship between diet and growth, I’m afraid that the impact of protein is greater, if you can consume enough protein and ensure sufficient sleep, is very conducive to children grow taller. Second, lack of growth hormone, calcium supplementation is also difficult to grow taller The human body grows taller mainly by increasing the length of the bones, bone growth requires calcium, at the same time, the amount of calcium also determines the hardness of the bone. If the calcium is not enough, the bones will become soft. However, calcium is definitely not the main driver of bone growth. Bone growth depends on growth hormone and the protein and nutrients obtained from food. Children who are deficient in growth hormone will not grow taller even if they have enough calcium, and those who do not have enough total energy and protein will not grow taller even if they take calcium supplements. Therefore, growth is not only related to calcium supplementation, but growth hormone and other growth-related factors need to be evaluated thoroughly. If your child has growth retardation, do not take calcium supplements indiscriminately, but go to a children’s hospital to find out the exact cause of the problem. Third, too much calcium is not beneficial but harmful. It is important to note that calcium should be supplemented in the right amount, not the more the better. The daily intake of calcium for infants is about 400 mg, and for adolescents is similar to that of adults, 800 mg of calcium can be consumed daily. If the intake of calcium greatly exceeds the above standards, it may cause constipation and even interfere with the absorption and utilization of other trace elements such as zinc, iron, magnesium, etc. It may also lead to calcium deposits in kidney, cardiovascular and other organ tissues, such as the production of kidney stones and other potential dangers.