Does my child need supplements

Does My Child
Need Supplements?
Proper diet and nutritional supplements may benefit children of all ages by boosting immunity and optimizing health. Here are some of our supplement recommendations for children.

General multivitamin: A full-spectrum multivitamin and mineral product in a highly absorbable form is essential to ensure the foundation of health. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for proper growth, metabolism, digestion, immune system function, muscle and nerve function and detoxification processes in the liver. Scientific studies have shown that the majority of us are deficient in many essential nutrients because of poor dietary habits and other factors which may deplete nutrient levels such as caffeine, drugs, stress or pollution. A daily multivitamin can help to keep your child’s energy and concentration levels at their best.

Acidophilus: Acidophilus is the friendly bacteria that lives in our digestive tracts. Healthy bacterial balance in your children’s digestive tracts is easily affected by poor dietary habits and by the use of medications, particularly corticosteroids and antibiotics. Everyone can benefit from the use of probiotics for healthy digestion and immunity. Acidophilus has also been found useful in the treatment and prevention of skin conditions and allergies. Children in daycare who take acidophilus supplements are found to have less frequent colds, flu and ear infections.

Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and a natural antihistamine and also helps speed wound healing. Vitamin C’s immune-enhancing effect makes it useful in preventing infection as well as in shortening the duration of an illness. Try chewables—they are a great way to get your kids to take the vitamin C they need to stay healthy and free of colds!

Nicole Baird, Patient Educator
Marion Hauser, M.S., R.D.

Ross Hauser, M.D.
Bob Filice, M.D.

EPA/DHA Fish oils: EPA/DHA fish oils are required for formation of every cell in the body. Eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and docosahexaenoic acid DHA (the components of essential fatty acids) help to moisten the skin and improve bowel function. Symptoms of depression, ADD/ADHD, schizophrenia and memory loss may improve with essential fatty acid supplements. Finally, fish oils are also very useful for the treatment and prevention of skin conditions like dry winter itch, eczema or psoriasis.

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*Although there are many studies suggesting the benefits of nutritional and herbal supplementation, there is not enough evidence to suggest that supplements, in general, have any beneficial effect on health and disease.

• Not everyone will benefit from taking nutritional supplements.

• Before taking any supplement contact your health care provider.

• The information in this newsletter should not be used as a self-help guideline. We are not responsible for the use or misuse of this information. The information presented here does not constitute a physician-patient consultation. Every attempt is made to insure accuracy, however, it is up to the reader to confirm any information through other sources. Not responsible for errors or omissions.