Multi-Vitamin and Mineral and Why Kids Should Take It

Paediatricians worldwide focus more and more on the link between children's nutritional gap and the effects on their development.

They believe the gap can be bridged with Multi-Vitamins and Minerals to boost kids’ immunity and support their growth and development.

Below we detail when your child may need to take Multi-Vitamins and why they can benefit little people.

Addressing a nutritional gap
Unfortunately, not every child has a balanced and varied diet full of essential vitamins and minerals. Some little people are picky eaters, and some are prone to allergies to certain foods containing essential vitamins. Providing multivitamins will help balance your kids’ diet and ensure they receive all the required nutrients.

Immune booster
Whether your child’s immune system is weak or winter bugs are going around, multivitamins will provide that peace of mind that your child’s immune system is supported with all the crucial vitamins and your child is stronger when exposed to winter bugs.

Developing and ensuring a healthy life
Critical developing processes happen during the early stages of life, and by receiving the right vitamin and mineral support, you can set your child up for a healthier life later. Studies show that kids who take multivitamins and minerals from the beginning can avoid serious health issues during their adulthood and even extend their life.

Cognitive Performance
Kids’ brains go through serious growth during the early years, and supporting them with multivitamins will help their cognitive performance during their busy lives, especially when they start school.

Energy
Many kids lead a hectic life with sports and activities. Some have something each day after school, leading to tiredness and even exhaustion. Multi-vitamins will support your child during a busy life and boost their energy levels.

When should kids take Multivitamins?
This depends on the reason your child is taking Multivitamins and minerals. If they are very picky with their food and you’re supporting their nutrition, we suggest they take it regularly, no matter what season it is. 

If your child eats a full and varied diet but gets sick when colder months come, you should definitely start them on the vitamins in the middle of spring and keep going until you feel they are fine without them.

If your child leads a very busy life with sports and activities and gets exhausted and run down due to that, then giving them multivitamins regularly will support their energy levels and health.

All in all, Multi-Vitamins are something kids will benefit from no matter what, and you will certainly not harm them by including them regularly. If your child is on Childlife Multi-Vitamin and Mineral, Dr Murray suggests giving it to them five days a week and having the weekend off. That will not affect the level of support it provides for your child and can make it a little easier on the parents’ pocket.