Nutritional supplements for children

They provide an extra supply of nutrients, provide energy and vitality and contribute to correct development. We are talking about nutritional supplements for children, when and how to take them, benefits and much more. Keep reading!

Thenutritional supplements help combat a dietary lack or deficiency. These supplements are necessary in children who have, for example: lack of iron in anaemia, weakness in the body, irregular diet, rickets, malnutrition or chronic diseases affecting the heart, lungs, kidneys or cancer.

Nutritional supplements: what you need to know

In general, nutritional supplements for children are taken by mouth and contain amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and herbs.

They have a high calorie content and a pleasant flavour for children who need to consume them.

There are powdered, liquid (shakes or juices) or semi-liquid (custards) supplements, which must be combined with a good diet.

Mums and dads, the most important thing is that you offer your little one a healthy, varied and balanced diet without resorting to these nutritional supplements of vitamins and minerals. This will be handled by a specialist in child health and paediatrics.

Supplementation in children: when and how should they take them?

As we mentioned above, for use in children we must have the approval of a specialist in health and nutrition, who will be responsible for carrying out a detailed study.

The reason? Overusing these supplements or taking them unnecessarily can lead to a list of quite serious consequences in children, such as:

• Damage to the immune system.
• Colic.
• Diarrhoea and gastrointestinal problems.
• Neurological disorders.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Reduction of lipoprotein levels of low density in the blood.
• Headaches.
• Overweight.
• Loss of appetite (hyporexia and anorexia) throughout their growth.

For this reason, from Farmaciasdirect we advise that before giving nutritional supplements to your little ones, you consult an expert in child nutrition.

And if what you do not know is which supplement to choose, write to us and we will advise you on the type of format, formulation and flavours.