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A vitamin and mineral formulation specifically formulated with 18 essential
nutrients to support children’s healthy growth and development. As children
grow, they often go through periods of being fussy eaters, making it
difficult to ensure that they are getting the nutrients they need to support
healthy growth and development.
Features and benefits
- No artificial sweeteners
- Great tasting chewable, strawberry-vanilla flavoured tablet
- Tooth-friendly formula
- Suitable for children 2 to 12
- Supplements the gaps in important vitamins and minerals that may result
from fussy eating
- Assists healthy bone development
- Helps release energy from food
How it works
A 2008 review of eating behaviour in children concluded that many children do
not consume the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables and therefore are not
getting sufficient micronutrients and fibre essential for normal, healthy
development. Fussy eaters in particular consume fewer amounts of foods
containing vitamin E, vitamin C, folate and fibre, probably due to their lower
consumption of fruits and vegetables, and may be at risk of essential nutrient
deficiency.
The B group vitamins play an essential role in the metabolic
processes of all living cells by serving as coenzymes in the metabolism of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy. Many of the B vitamins are
required by the body to release energy from food.
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans, as we are one
of the few animals that cannot make our own . It assists in the absorption of
iron, and has many other functions in the body.
Vitamin D - Adequate levels of vitamin D throughout life are
important for building and maintaining healthy bones.
Iodine is important for the normal functioning of the
thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency may affect up to 76% of Australian children.
Lowered iodine levels may impair cognitive development and IQ.
Zinc has many functions in the body. It is involved in many
aspects of the immune system and helps support immune function. Along with
vitamin D it is necessary to support children’s bone health. Zinc may also play
an important role in children’s cognitive function, as well as helping to
support concentration and mental performance.
Dosage
Children 2-6 years - Chew (do not swallow whole) 1 tablet a day with a meal,
or as professionally prescribed.
Children 7-12 years - Chew (do not swallow whole) 2 tablets a day with a meal,
or as professionally prescribed.
Not suitable for children under 2 years.
Contraindications and cautions
Always read the label. Use only as directed. Vitamin supplements should not
replace a balanced diet.
Active ingredients per tablet
| Vitamin A (Retinyl acetate 200µg) |
582.5 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiaminenitrate) |
330 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavine) |
550 µg |
| Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) |
6 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from Calcium pantothenate 1.6 mg) |
1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) |
650 µg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) |
750 ng |
| Folic acid |
50 µg |
| Vitamin C (from ascorbic acid 10mg and sodium ascorbate 11.3mg) |
20 mg |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol 2.5 µg) |
100 IU |
| Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate 12.4 mg) |
15 IU |
| Biotin |
25 µg |
| Calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous (Calcium 5 mg) |
17 mg |
| Potassium iodide (Iodine 45 µg) |
3.8 mg |
| Ferrous fumarate (Iron 1.3 mg) |
3.8 mg |
| Magnesium phosphate (Magnesium 5 mg) |
24.2 mg |
| Manganese amino acid chelate (Manganese 12.5 µg) |
125 µg |
| Zinc oxide (Zinc 1mg) |
1.2 mg |
Medical Interactions
Calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron may decrease the absorption and efficacy of
some medications. If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, penicillamine
or thyroid hormones, separate doses by at least 2 hours.
Physical description
A round white / brown speckled chewable tablet
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