{"id":26109,"date":"2020-12-14T12:50:36","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T17:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=26109"},"modified":"2021-02-23T09:02:11","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T14:02:11","slug":"childrens-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/childrens-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide To Children’s Supplements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many adults have a stockpile of supplements they rely on to fulfill their daily nutritional requirements and support their health goals. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there’s still plenty of confusion out there about children’s supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth of the matter is this: Even with the best, most varied, phytonutrient-rich diet, most people\u2014kids included\u2014have nutritional deficiencies and insufficiencies that cannot be addressed by food alone, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elisa H. Song<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, M.D., Stanford- and UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAbout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/chronicconditions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25 percent<\/a> of children aged two to eight in the U.S. have been diagnosed with some type of chronic disease, which creates a greater need for certain nutrients,\u201d says Song. \u201cNow more than ever, our children have increased nutritional needs, even with the best diet.”<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As many parents know, kids don\u2019t exactly pine for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2014\/p0805-fruits-vegetables.html#:~:text=Recommendations%20for%20the%20amount%20of%20fruit%20and%20vegetables%20children%20should,1%2D3%20cups%20for%20vegetables.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommended<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one to three cups of fruits and veggies daily. Because of this, they tend to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0eat more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-to-cut-processed-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">processed foods<\/a>, which are significantly less nutrient-dense and may contribute to the disease epidemic, says Maya Shetreat, M.D., an integrative pediatric neurologist and author of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dirt-Cure-Healthy-Happy-Child\/dp\/147679698X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dirt Cure.<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s important to discuss your child’s nutritional needs with a healthcare provider experienced in nutrition and supplements. \u201cTheir conventional pediatrician may or may not qualify,” Shetreat says. “They often have no experience in nutrition or dismiss the benefits of supplements.\u201d (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important if your child has specific health concerns, takes medications, or has a known insufficiency or deficiency.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, the following six children’s supplements are some of the most beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. A Multivitamin\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most basic children’s supplements is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/children-s-health\/children-s-multivitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multivitamin<\/a>, which\u00a0is composed of all of the essential nutrients they need. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B vitamins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/zinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zinc<\/a>, and many others that are critical for healthy body and brain function, explains Shetreat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, it won\u2019t push them overboard on certain vitamins and minerals. \u201cMost of the nutrients in a multivitamin are water-soluble, so the body will excrete whatever it doesn’t need,\u201d Shetreat says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe one downside is that if there’s one nutrient your child needs a lot of, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/minerals\/magnesium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magnesium<\/a> (which is good for improving sleep and easing feelings of anxiety and headaches), a multivitamin may not offer a large enough dose to do the trick,\u201d she explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/smarty-pants-kid-complete-multi-omega-vitamin-d-120-gummies\/smy1003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smarty Pants Kids Complete Multivitamin Gummies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/garden-of-life-vitamin-code-kids-60-chewables\/gu-1145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden of Life Vitamin Code Kids Chewable Whole Food Multivitamin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Vitamin C<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One specific nutrient that\u2019s likely already on your radar for your child, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C<\/a> is found in citrus fruits and several vegetables, including bell pepper and broccoli. \u201cVitamin C is one of our most important antioxidants, supporting our kids\u2019 brains and immune systems from free radical damage called oxidative stress,\u201d says Song.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/immune-boosting-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Immune-Boosting Snacks Nutritionists Love<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur modern world is filled with chemicals, air pollution, and psychological stress, which all cause oxidative stress,” she explains. “E<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xtra vitamin C can go a long way in keeping our kids as healthy as possible.\u201d If your child isn\u2019t getting enough vitamin C through diet alone, discuss supplementation with your pediatrician.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nordic-naturals-vitamin-c-gummies-250-mg-60-each-gummies\/ye-1026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordic Naturals Vitamin C Gummies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nature-plus-animal-parade-vit-c-orange-250-mg-90-chewable-tablets\/nt-1960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature’s Plus Animal Parade Chewable Vitamin C<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3. <\/b><b>Vitamin D\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorindustry.org\/resource\/2019-outdoor-participation-report\/?utm_source=media&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=participation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Outdoor Foundation found that Americans currently spend less time outdoors than ever before, with children taking part in 15 percent fewer outdoor activities than even in just 2018. Given this, it\u2019s no surprise that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/signs-you-are-vitamin-d-deficient\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin D deficiency<\/a> is common among children ages six to 12 years old, a concern demonstrated in a 2016 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5073161\/#:~:text=In%20the%20present%20study%2C%20we,14.86%C2%B13.20%20ng%2FmL.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For these reasons, \u201ctaking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/letter-vitamins\/vitamin-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin D supplement<\/a> can be important,\u201d notes Shetreat. After all, vitamin D is important for immune health and more. Shetreat recommends that all children over the age of three take 1,000 IU daily. But, as always, check in with your pediatrician first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/vitamin-d3-kids-gummies-25-mcg-strawberry-peach-mango-60-gummies\/db-1059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc’s Best Vitamin D3 Kids Gumies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/vitamin-d3-for-kids-400-watermelon-60-gummies\/ye-1065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 Gummies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These brain- and heart-boosting fats can be found in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatty fish, milk, eggs, nuts, and seeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/omegas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omega-3s<\/a> play a critical role in keeping the nervous system healthy and are also immune-supporting,\u201d Shetreat says. They\u2019ve also been linked to mood and cognitive health, among other things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since many children do not get sufficient amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, Shetreat recommends adding a supplement to their routine. \u201cChildren over two-years-old can take up to 1,000 milligrams of combined omega-3 fatty acids, which is usually about one teaspoon, daily,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/natural-dynamix-omega-3-dha-epa-childrens-gummy-vitamins-60-gummies\/ns-1009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Dynamix Kids Omega-3 Gummy Cuties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nordic-naturals-nordic-omega-3-fishies-30-gummies\/ye-1034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordic Naturals Nordic Omega-3 Fishies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. Probiotics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably heard <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about the gut-boosting benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/digestion\/probiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probiotics<\/a>, but you may not realize the crucial role they play in your child\u2019s health. \u201cThese beneficial bacteria are necessary for the digestive tract, immune system, and even brain to function optimally,\u201d Shetreat says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/gut-related-health-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Common Health Issues That Trace Back To The Gut<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find probiotics in many foods, including yogurt, kefir, miso, and tempeh. Plus, you can take them in supplement form. In fact, Shetreat recommends that any child who\u2019s been treated with antibiotics take a probiotic supplement during their course of antibiotics and for at least a month afterward. \u201cProbiotics are also a good daily choice for children who have allergies, frequent infections, or neurological or mental health issues,\u201d she adds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/dr-formulated-organic-kids-probiotics-5-billion-berry-cherry-30-chewables\/gu-1216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Organic Kids+ Probiotics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kids-probiotic-complete-4-billion-strawberry-creme-60-gummies\/smy1013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smarty Pants Kids Probiotic Complete<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. Elderberry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This berry-based supplement has been hailed for its ability to provide immune support. In fact, research (including one 2016 <i>Nutrients<\/i> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4848651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\/natural-solutions\/immune-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elderberry<\/a> supplementation to benefit those facing a cold or flu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shetreat recommends elderberry children’s supplements as a preventative measure during the winter months and suggests that children over age three take half to one teaspoon daily. If your little one is feeling under the weather, you can up the amount to one teaspoon three times a day, she says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/children-sabbucus-8-fl-oz\/vs-4000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vitamin Shoppe brand Children’s Black Elderberry Extract<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/kids-organic-elderberry-vitamin-c-gummy-60-gummies\/gu-0046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden of Life Kids Organic Elderberry Gummies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many adults have a stockpile of supplements they rely on to fulfill their daily nutritional requirements and support their health goals. However, there’s still plenty of confusion out there about children’s supplements. The truth of the matter is this: Even with the best, most varied, phytonutrient-rich diet, most people\u2014kids included\u2014have nutritional deficiencies and insufficiencies that<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/childrens-supplements\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Your Ultimate Guide To Children’s Supplements<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":26114,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[286,5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editors-picks","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Your Ultimate Guide To Children's Supplements | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Confused about children's supplements? 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