gums, skin and hair), folic acid supports nervous system func- tion and repairs DNA damaged by toxins. It also may help protect against leukemia and other types of cancer. A typical kids’ dose is 75-150 micrograms (mcg) daily.


OMEGA 3 Fish oil is not a food that tykes typically go for, but buy a fruit- fl avored product and your little one will gulp it down. Packed with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Lieberman notes that the omega-3s in fi sh oil help boost brain and eye development and decrease the risk of aggres- sion, depression and attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Read labels to ensure that the fi sh oil has been tested for mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).


PROBIOTICS Adults aren’t the only ones who need healthy gut fl ora—sup- plying children’s digestive system with probiotics (good bacteria) may boost their immunity by maintaining a healthy balance within the gastrointestinal tract, says Tara Skye Goldin, a naturopathic doctor in Boulder, Colorado. In a 2005 study, people who took daily probiotics supple- ments for at least three months experienced shorter and less severe colds. Chewable probiotics are now made specifi cally for kids. Aim for 5 to 10 billion live microorganisms daily, or serve Lactobacillus acidophilus-rich yogurt.


VITAMIN A


Although vitamin A aids immunity and healthy vision, taking too much can be toxic to the liver and can leave bones prone to fracture, advises Goldin. A safer option is beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, is water soluble and can be excreted, unlike fat-soluble, preformed vitamin A (palmitate or retinol palmitate). Pick a kids’ multi with vita- min A obtained solely through 2,100 IU beta-carotene.


VITAMIN C


During cold and fl u season, increase children’s daily vitamin C intake to at least 1 gram, counsels Lieberman. Or add a gentle blend of herbs, such as echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) and astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an Asian root com- monly used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine.


VITAMIN D Growing bones need vitamin D, which is found in fortifi ed milk and can be gained through sun exposure—part of why outdoor playtime is important. For families who live in a cloudy climate, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids take a daily supplement of 800-1,000 IU of vitamin D.


Carlotta Mast is editor of the Nutrition Business Journal.


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