What calcium supplements are best for middle-aged adults experiencing muscle cramps?
Disease description:
My father frequently experiences calf cramps and numbness in his hands and feet. His doctor advised him to increase his calcium intake. What type of calcium supplement is best for middle-aged adults with muscle cramps?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Wang Mingxin
After middle age, impaired calcium absorption and significant calcium loss can lead to calcium deficiency, causing symptoms such as muscle cramps and numbness in the hands and feet. Symptomatic treatment with calcium supplements is appropriate; no specific type of calcium supplement is required—standard calcium tablets are sufficient. Additionally, dietary intake of calcium-rich foods should be increased. Prolonged calcium deficiency may result in osteoporosis.
