Children's products supply vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in formulations specifically designed for kids’ and teens’ special growth and development needs. The supplements work to:
- Encourage kids' overall wellness.**
- Support children's immune health.**
- Promote cognitive function in youth.**
What are Children's Products?
The health of children has been a concern since the dawn of humanity. However, the specific focus on wellness in youth, which is known as pediatrics, has only formally existed for less than two centuries, with the practice pioneered in New York City during the mid-1800s by German-born physician Abraham Jacobi. Although many aspects of childhood and adult health are similar, pediatrics involves considerations such as body size, physical development and general maturation issues. In more recent years, children’s unique nutritional needs have become a focal point of their healthy growth and development.**
Vitamins and supplements for kids have emerged as a strong natural products category. Carefully calibrated for the unique needs of growing bodies, these children’s products help to promote healthy development and overall wellness. Children’s products for nutritional health support brain health, bone strength, eye health, nervous system wellness, immune performance, digestive comfort and many other aspects of overall well-being. Many of these products may also be useful in cases where children are finicky eaters, helping to supply key nutrients that may be lacking in those who avoid eating vegetables and fruits.**
Some of the most popular nutritional children’s products include:
- Children’s Multivitamins: Multivitamins are a well-known method of upholding children's wellness. As with adult-oriented supplements, multivitamins for youth supply a number of important vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, D, E and forms of B, as well as zinc. Since children can be notably picky eaters and may not receive ideal nutrition levels, especially in regards to nutrient-rich vegetables, multivitamins contain vitamin and mineral amounts that meet or are close to RDAs (Recommended Daily Allowances). The zinc amounts offered by these complexes are also crucial for youth, since research has linked supplementation with the mineral to immune system support. These supplements are available in a variety of kid-friendly forms, including fruit-flavored gummies, liquids and chewable tablets. Teen versions of these multivitamins generally consist of the same ingredients as children's formulas, but may offer higher nutrient levels.**
- Children’s Vitamin D: Studies have found that vitamin D is one of the most common essential nutrients that kids lack; deficiency may lead to rickets, a condition that weakens bones. Children's multi formulas often feature 100% of RDA in the form of vitamin D-3.**
- Children's Liquid Vitamin C: Along with zinc, vitamin C is one of the most important supporters of immune health, as numerous studies have shown. The vitamin acts an antioxidant to fight free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the body. Research has indicated that vitamin C, as well as zinc, may shorten the duration of seasonal respiratory issues in both kids and adults.**
- Probiotics for Kids: Some special formulas present child-oriented blends of probiotics, including Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum. These nutrients encourage digestive wellness, including regular bowel movements. Since much of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract, these probiotics may also help to maintain ideal immune function.**
- Children’s Cognitive Supplements: Some nutritional complexes of vitamins, minerals, herbs and phospholipids are designed to aid in upholding the attentiveness and overall cognitive health of children. Attention-related issues affect more than 10% of the youth in the United States (approximately 6.5 million kids). Formulations designed to support developing brains may include nutrients commonly associated with concentration and optimal cognition.**
Children's Products
Children's products consist of various nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. These supplements are available in forms that are easy for kids of different ages to take, notably gummies, liquids and chewable tablets. The products are offered in broadly appealing natural fruit flavors such as cherry and orange.**
Children's Products Directions for Use
Parents should talk to their child's health care provider before administering these supplemental products. No standard amount has been set. Doses vary based on specific ingredients, with chewable tablets often ranging from 80 to 300 mg each.**
