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Nutrition for Kids

Virtually neglected by mainstream healthcare today's children suffer from a number of deficiencies, especially those that comprise the building blocks of growing bodies. These also have an impact on their cognitive and communicative health.A Note to Parents: Children present with special nutritional needs relative to personal growth and development. Numerous studies expose many prevalent deficiencies among U.S. children. For instance, most children have be lacking in receiving enough of an absorbable form of calcium so that their bones, smooth muscles and neurotransmitters can keep pace with their rapid rate of physical growth. Furthermore, children too often eat far too much animal protein, further leaching calcium from already brittle bones---uncorrected, this disposition follows them into old age in the form of osteoarthritis and/or osteoporosis. They also often ingest far too much refined sugar, salt, iodine, and vegetables that have been overcooked and stripped of essential phytonutrients and trace minerals. Nutritional supplementation has been shown effective in resolving most of these deficiencies, along with increased water intake, proper exercise, and appropriate sleep. The following represents an overview of a few of the items we stock to meet the needs of children. We’ve tried to rank them in order of greatest importance. However, every child is different, and may need other items to a greater degree. These products have been clinically tested for safety and efficacy for all ages and are not available through regular commercial channels.

Essential Nutrients- Far superior to the sterile, synthetic, and allergy-inducing multivitamins purchased through commercial outlets, “Essential Nutrients” is all-natural, hypo-allergenic, and supplements the average child’s diet with nutrients that are needed to aid optimum growth and development, and over-all resistance to disease. The number of capsules taken corresponds with the child’s age and body weight.

EPA-DHA (Omega-3 oils) Research has shown that high-quality Omega-3 oils are necessary for strong cellular health in the body. If your child eats fried, fatty foods, they need Omega-3 oils to neutralize their harmful effects, and to maintain excellent brain health. One capsule per day for those under 12 years of age, and up to 3 per day for teenagers.

Chelated Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D- Leg cramps, growing pains, sleeplessness, oversensitivity to pain and discomfort, muscle twitching. These are just a few of the conditions plaguing many children today. They are simply not getting enough calcium into their bodies to keep up with their rate of growth. But, more importantly, the forms of calcium they ARE getting are not absorbing into the bones, causing an over abundance of “free calcium”. This calcium type is already broken down into an absorbable form (chelated), and has up to a 90% absorption rate. Each tablet constitutes 300 mg. of calcium in its most absorbable form for children. Dosage is contingent upon degree of symptoms, body weight, and how much (absorbable) calcium they are receiving from other sources. Standard, long-term dosage is 1-2 tablets per day.

Veggie Green Phytonutrient Complex- This wonderful, all-natural supplement fills the voids and gaps found in your child’s diet of nutrient deprived fruits and vegetables. Filled with trace minerals and numerous important micro-nutrients, Veggie Green is on the “must take” list for every child.

Zinc Picolinate- This revolutionary form of zinc is more than 5 times stronger and much more gentle than harsh, elemental zinc. It reportedly can ward off flu, colds, fungus, yeast, amoeba, and protozoa parasites. Although not needed on a daily basis, when used it supercharges the body’s immune system as it dramatically increases fighter T-cell production within the body. At the first signs of a cold or flu, symptoms tend to disappear within 72-hours. Upon first signs of flu, one capsule with a glass of water, and one capsule every 4-6 hours thereafter for 72-hours (*see caution below).

E200- Children who live in dry, high altitude climates need more vitamin E, especially if they have frequent nose-bleeds, dry eyes, and skin. This natural form of vitamin E also improves oxygen and blood flow to the brain, which helps cognitive and brain development. One capsule per day.

Aller-B Many children today need a good vitamin B complex, since they obtain little in the modern diet. Plus, they often allergic to the sources of most commercially available B-complexes. This hypoallergenic, natural B-complex helps aid nervous and skin disorders, as it fills essential gaps in your child’s diet.

Relax- Hyperactivity is a problem with many children. Often over-stimulated by refined sugar, high carbohydrates, caffeine, chocolate, and/or psychotropic medications such as Ritalin, it is difficult for them to relax as the day winds down. This is an all-natural formula proven to soothe over-extended and stressed systems (*see caution below).

*Caution- The above summary must not be construed as medical advice or recommendation. Conditions needing medical attention should be treated under the direction of your physician.
 

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