What nutrients does my young child need?
For growing children, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids are extra important. Children who have difficulty eating healthy food, including vegetables, fruit and fish, are at risk of not getting the recommended daily amount of nutrients. For babies and toddlers, extra vitamin D is recommended, as the development of bones and teeth occurs at a faster pace during this phase compared to later stages of life. For some children, a multivitamin can be a good addition, for example if you are not sure whether your child eats enough healthy food every day. There are also probiotics specifically for children. Finally, the essential omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are important for the normal visual development of infants up to 12 months and iron is important for the normal cognitive development of children. These substances occur naturally in oily fish, but can also be supplemented with a supplement such as fish oil, algae oil or cod liver oil.
What nutrients does my teenager need?
Just like in the first phase of life, your child's body also works overtime in the teenage phase; this time in the form of a growth spurt and cognitive and hormonal development. Various nutrients are important in this phase. Iron supports the production of red blood cells and can be important for girls who start menstruating. B vitamins and vitamin C help reduce fatigue and support energy levels. Vitamin A, B2, B3, B8, C and zinc help care for the skin and iron, iodine and zinc are good for concentration and memory. Finally, vitamin D, calcium magnesium are good for the skeleton and muscles.
How do I recognize a good supplement for my child?
Choosing a supplement for your child can be difficult, there is so much choice! Because it concerns your child, you want to be sure that you choose a good product. What should you look for? First of all, do not look so much at the brand, but mainly at which ingredients are in it and in what quantities. Each supplement has a different composition and it is important that the product contains those nutrients that are important for your child according to the guidelines. It is also good to look at the quality of the nutrients used. Are they natural, bioactive or synthetic variants of vitamins? Furthermore, you naturally want as few additives as possible, including sweeteners, colourings and fillers. Of course, never give your child a supplement or a (multi)vitamin that is intended for adults, unless it is specifically indicated that it is also suitable for children. After all, the dosages of supplements for adults are not tailored to the body of a child.
Natural Supplements for Children and Teens
For growing children it is very important that they get enough vitamins and minerals to ensure that they stay healthy and can continue to develop well. Most children get enough nutrients from a balanced diet, but in some cases children may need supplements with vitamins or minerals. Ergomax has selected a number of high-quality supplements that are specifically aimed at children and teenagers. For example,Alpha Teen™ - Vitamins and Mineralsfrom MegaFood specially formulated for teenagers between 13 and 18 years old and the product is made with nature-identical ingredients. For children aged 5, theKids Daily - Multivitamin Powder FormulationorKids One Daily – Multivitaminsfrom MegaFood good options.
