Children need vitamins just as adults do. In fact, children might even need them even more due to the fact that they are not physically mature and still growing. One problem, however, is that there are a lot of kids not getting the vitamins they need. Continue reading to learn more about why children need vitamins.

Diet

Many health experts advise parents to invest in a multivitamin for their children. That is because most kids are picky eaters and it can be difficult for them to get the nutrients they need. Another reason they might need a multivitamin is that their diet does not contain a lot of nutrients. This is especially true if your child has a school lunch. School lunches may not always be the most nutritious meal because students could not be getting the foods they need, or they are picky and not eating healthy food that is provided. Getting all of the nutrients that children need is important because they are still growing and maturing.

However, if your child is eating right and has a balanced diet then supplementing with a multivitamin may not be necessary. In fact, The American Academy of Pediatrics and the USDA Dietary Guidelines do not recommend supplements for children who eat a healthy and balanced diet. It is important for parents to always keep in mind that these supplements are intended to support a healthy diet and not replace one.

Focus

Many children struggle to stay focused and alert while in class. There are many reasons why they could be struggling. Regardless of the reason, there are ways to help your kids stay focused. There are some foods that can help improve concentration. Harvard Medical School suggests these foods to help improve concentration and brainpower.

• Leafy Greens: Kale, Spinach, Collards, and Broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients.
• Fatty Fish: Fish can contain great amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Look for fish low in mercury such as salmon or cod.
• Berries: Flavonoids, that give berries their color, can also improve memory according to a recent study.

Supplements

Here at Matsun Nutrition, we have a wide variety of children’s stock formulas that are available. We offer many vitamin supplements that can benefit children in many ways. Here are our top two children’s supplement stock formulas.

Children’s Multiple

Our Children’s Multiple is a whole-food multivitamin that can help aid in providing all of the necessary vitamins and minerals that children need. This supplement is also vegetarian along with being sugar-free. For more information about this stock formula, please visit our website to learn more.

Children’s Advanced Multiple

Children’s Advanced Multiple is one of the best liquid multivitamins for children on the market. It is specially formulated to contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that children need each day. It is important to remember not to go over the daily recommended amounts for each vitamin as too much of a good thing can actually be harmful. To learn more about this supplement please visit our website.