Originally published July 31 2005
Top ten health supplements for children
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The Christian Post reports that proper nutrition and health supplements can help children of all ages stay healthy, and to promote this, a recent article explores the top 10 commonly used supplements for children.
To determine the best supplement recommendations for the age and sex of your child in each supplement plan, complete the general profile, entering the age and sex of your child.
Multivitamin/mineral 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.
Acidophilus Acidophilus is the friendly bacteria that live in our digestive tract.
Healthy bacterial balance in our digestive tract is easily affected by poor dietary habits and by the use of medications, such as corticosteroids and antibiotics.
Everyone can benefit from the use of probiotics for healthy digestion and immunity.
Children in daycare who take acidophilus supplements are found to have less frequent colds, flu and ear infections.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and a natural antihistamine and it also helps speed wound healing.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin which is safe even at high doses.
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!
Eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and docosahexaenoic acid DHA (the components of essential fatty acids) are natural anti-inflammatory agents.
Their anti-inflammatory action makes them useful in treating and preventing heart disease and they also have beneficial effects on cholesterol, triglycerides and on the tendency of blood to clot.
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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