Is it necessary to supplement cod liver oil for newborns?

Cod liver oil is a substance extracted from fish fat that can promote brain development and health care. Therefore, cod liver oil has a place in the health care market and is purchased by many people, generally middle-aged and elderly people. Cod liver oil can prevent stroke or Alzheimer's disease in middle-aged and elderly people. Now there is a phenomenon of supplementing cod liver oil for newborns, which is relatively rare. So, is it necessary for newborns to supplement cod liver oil? Please see the introduction below.

After a newborn is born, its growth and development speed is relatively fast. The amount of calcium the body needs is proportional to the growth and development speed. In order for the baby to grow up healthily, calcium supplementation cannot be ignored, otherwise it will easily induce rickets. While emphasizing the importance of "calcium supplementation", we must also pay attention to the importance of supplementing "cod liver oil". Cod liver oil is a vitamin medicine that mainly contains vitamin A and vitamin D. Vitamin D is directly involved in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body. If the calcium in the body of a newborn is to be fully absorbed and utilized, vitamin D must be involved. The content of vitamin D in breast milk and formula is relatively low, so whether the newborn is breastfed or bottle-fed, generally speaking, cod liver oil should be supplemented from 15 days after birth to prevent rickets in the baby.

Premature babies should start taking calcium supplements 2 weeks after birth, while full-term babies should start taking calcium supplements after one month. It is recommended to continue taking calcium supplements until the age of 2 or 3 years. They should be taken separately. One cod liver oil tablet should be taken a day, no more. Take it ten minutes after breakfast. It is recommended to use granules for calcium supplements, which are easier to absorb. Calcium tablets are more suitable for young children with chewing ability, and are usually taken before the baby goes to bed.

Supplementing cod liver oil for newborns is a feasible way, but the timing of supplementation must be right. Not all newborns can be supplemented with cod liver oil at will. After all, cod liver oil is a product that is processed and refined through many steps and is not so suitable for the stomach and intestines of newborns. Therefore, if you want to supplement cod liver oil for newborns, you must strictly follow the age of the baby.