Good day Mr. Jelínek,
a question regarding a child who does not consume dairy products (due to allergy/veganism, etc.).
Is it possible to measure a potential calcium deficiency in the body? (Are blood tests useful/informative?)
Additionally, what dietary supplement is suitable for the child?
Thank you very much.
It is possible to measure the level of calcium in the blood, similar to a number of other minerals. The informational value of such an analysis is somewhat diminished by the fact that the body, through homeostatic systems, tends to maintain a constant level of nutrients in the blood, supplementing from its own depots in case of dietary deficiency. Thus, it can happen that the body suffers from a deficit (for example, a lack of calcium can lead to a disorder of neuromuscular coordination or even to the demineralization of bones, even though the calcium level in the blood appears normal).
When it comes to supplementation, addressing the form of the element is crucial. For minerals, opt for organically bound forms (either chelate or bound to phytochemicals). Additionally, vitamins K2 and D3 play a crucial role in absorption and subsequent metabolism.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.