We want the absolute best for our kids, but it can be challenging to make sure they’re eating a full spectrum of nutrients each day. Kids may go through phases of picky eating, have food intolerances, or sometimes life gets too busy for us to preparebalanced meals every day.
Kids with deficiencies in vitamins and minerals have been shown to be at increased risk for a variety of health conditions throughout their lifespan, including learning difficulties, obesity, diabetes, asthma, and osteoporosis1.
Kids need calcium and vitamin D to make sure their bones and teeth are strong2, and vitamin A and C for skin and organ development3. Kids need B vitamins to be able to effectively convert food into fuel so that they can grow and feel energized throughout the day3,4.
Healthy cognitive development isimportant as kids learn and cultivate memories. Choline is required for regulating memory, mood, and supporting brain development5, and B vitamins are important for a healthy nervous system and a balanced mood4.
As they grow, kids are also developing a healthy immune system, so boosting vitamins A, C, D, and E helps to ensure they are able to fight off infection3,6 and limit the need for antibiotics.
Kids who may benefit from Kindervital:
- Picky eaters7
- Kids with dietary restrictions (allergy, intolerances)
- Vegetarians, vegans
- Busy families who don’t always have time for healthy meals
- Kids who struggle to focus in school
- Frequent cold, flu, or ear infections
- Kids with digestive conditions that may reduce nutrient absorption, including colitis, Crohn’s, and irritable bowel syndrome8.
- Kids with health concerns that may be improved with nutrient supplementation, including eczema, asthma, fatigue, muscle weakness, and difficulty concentrating1.
Kindervital Multivitamin provides a spectrum of vitamins and minerals that are essential for the healthy growth and development of kids. It provides the basic building blocks that the body needs to build healthy muscles, vision and skin, strong bones, and a robust immune system.
Kindervital Multivitamin supports the development of a healthy nervous system and brain. It also provides nutrients that support the production of hormones that regulate our sleep, mood and appetite. This can help to improve memory, learning and focus, as well as support a balanced mood.
Kindervital is flavoured with the juice and extracts from whole fruits, vegetables and herbs for a flavour that your kids will love, in an easy-to-dose liquid. It is gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian-friendly and made without preservatives, artificial flavours or colours.
How it Works
Kindervital is a delicious tasting liquid multivitamin that provides a spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals that is formulated specifically for kids. It contains the building blocks our kids need to build strong bones, muscles, immune systems and minds. Kindervital is free from gluten, lactose, artificial flavours, colours and preservatives, and is naturally flavoured with veggies and fruits.
Kindervital helps parents feel confident in knowing their kids are getting the nutrients they need to grow up to be mentally and physically healthy.
Vitamin A (Vitamin A palmitate)
- Boosts the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses9
- Supports healthy vision, especially night vision9
- Improves the skin barrier, which is helpful in eczema, acne, and wound healing9
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Boosts the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses2
- Helps to prevent and improves outcomes in asthma and eczema10
- Essential for the absorption of calcium and regulation of bone growth2
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
- Helps us make collagen, which usedto build healthy skin, tissue and muscles11
- Boosts the immune system to fight bacteria and viruses11
- Antioxidant that protects cells from damage
Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
- Boosts the immune system to help fight off bacteria and viruses6
- Antioxidant that protects cells from damage
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride)
- Essential for the conversion of food into energy4
- Supports the nervous system by allowing nerves to send signals throughout the body4
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 5’-phosphate sodium)
- Essential for the conversion of food into energy
- Required for the development of a healthy digestive tract, skin and brain4
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
- Essential for the conversion of food into energy
- Supports learning and memory12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride)
- Essential for the conversion of food into energy
- Required to produce hormones that control mood, appetite and sleep4
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
- Essential for the conversion of food into energy
- Required to produce red blood cells, multiply DNA and make hormones4
Calcium (Calcium lactate pentahydrate, Calcium gluconate)
- Essential nutrient for the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth2
- Promotes healthy muscle function the body
Choline (Choline chloride)
- Essential for brain development, mood, memory and muscle control5
- Required to form the membrane (outer shell) of every cell in the body5
Iodine (Potassium iodide)
- Required to produce thyroid hormone, which controls growth and metabolism13
Ingredients
Each 10 ml contains
Vitamin A (Vitamin A palmitate) | 750 IU (225 µg RAE) |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 200 IU 5 µg |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 15 mg |
Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) | 5.2 IU (3.5 mg AT) |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride) | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 5’-phosphate sodium) | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) | 5 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 0.6 mg |
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 0.75 mcg |
Calcium (Calcium lactate pentahydrate, Calcium gluconate) | 120 mg |
Choline (Choline chloride) | 25 mg |
Iodine (Potassium iodide) | 60 mcg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Water, aqueous extracts (from Nasturtium officinale (watercress) herb, spinach leaf, anise fruit, carrot root, apple fruit, rose hips fruit peel, Coriandrum sativum (coriander) fruit, German chamomile flower), juice concentrates (pear fruit, pineapple fruit, passion fruit), mango juice, apricot juice, natural flavours, and locust bean gum.
Vegan | Gluten Free | Wheat Free | Yeast Free
Dr. Hilary’s Lifestyle Tips
Dr. Hilary’s Tips for Healthy Nutrition in Kids
- Make family meals a priority. Kids benefit from watching adults eat the same foods they’re eating7. Set a good example for your kids and they’ll follow in your footsteps.
- Educate kids about why they need to eat a wide variety foods. Understanding that broccoli has calcium for building strong bones, and carrots to make our vision sharp encourages kids to make healthier choices.
- Ask them why they don’t like certain foods. Sometimes changing things like texture, temperature or seasoning is all it takes for kids to change their minds.
- Try, try again! Kids may need to try foods ten times before they like it. Our palates are also constantly evolving, so what they didn’t like three months ago might become a child’s new favourite food when encouraged to try it again.
- Treat the cause. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to improve your child’s digestion, immune system, and cognitive development. Ask for lab work to see if your child is low on nutrients like iron and vitamin D or has an under or overactive thyroid.
We want the absolute best for our kids, so it is important to make sure they are getting a full spectrum of the vitamins and minerals they need to grow and develop in a strong and healthy way.
Whether be due to dietary restrictions, picky eating, or because sometimes life gets busy, there are many reasons that it can be challenging to make sure our kids are getting balanced, nutrient-rich meals every day.
References
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- Ross AC et al., eds. Institute of Medicine (US) Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC, USA: National Academies Press; 2011.
- Leaf AA; RCPCH Standing Committee on Nutrition. Vitamins for babies and young children. Arch Dis Child. 2007;92(2):160-164.
- Calderón-Ospina CA, Nava-Mesa MO. B Vitamins in the nervous system: Current knowledge of the biochemical modes of action and synergies of thiamine, pyridoxine, and cobalamin. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2020;26(1):5-13.
- Zeisel SH. Nutritional importance of choline for brain development. J Am Coll Nutr. 2004 Dec;23(6 Suppl):621S-626S.
- Lee GY, Han SN. The Role of Vitamin E in Immunity. Nutrients. 2018;10(11):1614. Published 2018 Nov 1.
- Cole NC, Musaad SM, Lee SY, Donovan SM; STRONG Kids Team. Home feeding environment and picky eating behavior in preschool-aged children: A prospective analysis. Eat Behav. 2018 Aug;30:76-82.
- Ehrlich S, Mark AG, Rinawi F, Shamir R, Assa A. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020 Apr;35(2):315-322.
- National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary supplement fact sheet: vitamin A. 14 February 2020. Accessed 26 January 2021.
- Searing DA, Leung DY. Vitamin D in atopic dermatitis, asthma and allergic diseases. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2010;30(3):397-409.
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- Gasperi V, Sibilano M, Savini I, Catani MV. Niacin in the Central Nervous System: An Update of Biological Aspects and Clinical Applications. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(4):974.
- National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary supplement fact sheet: iodine. 18September 2020. Accessed 26 January 2021.