2023-05-24 15:24:38
Indispensable to the body of the child, magnesium plays a regulatory role in the cardiovascular system and supports muscle and nerve function. Moreover, it promotes the fixing of calcium on the bones and thus contributes to the formation and health of these last.
Can children lack magnesium?
Most of the time, magnesium is sufficiently present in the daily diet of children to prevent any deficiency phenomenon. Lack of magnesium in children is therefore quite rare. However, young children who suffer from diarrhea or vomiting resulting in excessive fluid loss may sometimes require a magnesium supplement. However, it is important to consult a pediatrician before giving a supplement, as excess magnesium can be harmful to the health of the child.
Namely, moreover, waters very rich in minerals and therefore in magnesium are not suitable for feeding infants. Indeed, we must not forget that the daily intake of minerals recommended for babies are already covered by breast milk or powdered milk that he consumes. Low-mineralized natural mineral waters are marked “suitable for infant feeding” and can therefore be used in the daily preparation of baby bottles.
From the age of 4 years, highly mineralized waters rich in magnesium and calcium, such asContrex watercan supplement daily intake when children consume few dairy products.
What are the magnesium needs of a child?
According the National Health Security Agency (ANSES)the recommended daily magnesium requirement increases with age:
- From 0 to 6 months, the magnesium intake per day is 25 mg
- From 6 months to 1 year, 80 mg of magnesium per day,
- D e 1 and 3 years, about 180 mg of magnesium per day,
- From 3 to 6 years old, 210 mg of magnesium per day,
- From 7 to 10 years, 240 mg of magnesium per day,
- From 11 to 14 years old, 265 mg of magnesium per day.
In which foods is magnesium present?
Some examples of foods rich in magnesium:
- Whole grains like oats, quinoa, and brown rice
- pulses (not before 12 months)
- green leafy vegetables: spinach, kale, chard leaves and romaine lettuce are high in magnesium.
- chocolate,
- to bananas
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