MM Supplements
Of course, we know that kids should be getting all of their vitamins and minerals from their food. But sometimes this simply isn’t possible. That’s where chewable supplements come in…
Chew, chew, chew…
What if your child is a picky eater, and isn’t eating enough fruit and veg? Or what if they simply don’t like fish or meat? How can you ensure they’re getting enough omega 3 and 6 minerals? Or enough protein? Adequate intake of vitamins and minerals is so important for
your child. After all, from the age of four to about twelve, they’re still developing and growing. In addition to their height, their internal organs are also still developing and, without the correct balance of vitamins and minerals during this critical stage, their cells and tissues won’t be as healthy as they should be. Chewable supplements are a
great way of ensuring that your child is meeting the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. Kids – particularly younger kids – are used to munching on soft, chewy sweets and, as such, you’ll have no bother talking them into another lovely ‘sweet’ that contains everything they need to ensure the correct balance of nutrients. But, which vitamins should
you be giving to your child? Just take a look..
Vitamin A – essential for healthy skin, this vitamin functions as an antioxidant, supporting the immune system and proving crucial for good vision.
Vitamin B1 – helps turn glucose, the brain’s primary ‘fuel’, into energy. Low B1 levels lead to poor attention span and concentration.
34 Modernmum Chewable supplements are a
great way of ensuring that your child is meeting the
recommended intake of vitamins and minerals
Vitamin B2 – particularly important for hair, nails and eyes. Deficiency leads to eczema, dermatitis and cracked lips. Vitamin B3 – crucial for blood sugar balance. Low levels can result in low energy, irritability and headaches.
Vitamin B5 – this is the vitamin that’s key to your child’s memory and anti-stress levels. Deficiency causes muscle cramps, nausea and low energy.
Vitamin B6 – needed for hormone production and to make the ‘happy’ neurotransmitter serotonin. Again, low levels can lead to cramps, low energy or flaky skin.
Vitamin C – best known for its role in fighting infections, colds and flu. If your child is finding it difficult to fight off regular infections or is experiencing bleeding gums, then chances are it’s down to a lack of vitamin C.
Vitamin D – the ‘sunshine vitamin’. Deficiencies in this vitamin can impair growth but, thanks to Ireland’s less-than-sunny climate, it can be difficult to ensure that your child achieves the required levels without taking a supplement.
Omega 3 – essential fatty acids – omega 3 in particular – are crucial for healthy development of
your child’s brain, heart and nervous system. Easily derived
from oily fish but, if your child doesn’t like fish, or won’t eat it on a regular basis, then supplements are readily available.
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