Conversation with children of the preparatory group “About the benefits of vitamins, and why do people need them?”

Vitamin E

A deficiency of vitamin E in a child's body manifests itself in extensive and varied symptoms. First of all, this is a weakened immune system and susceptibility to frequent colds. There is also delayed intellectual and physical development, impaired speech, coordination of movements, and reflex motor skills.

Vitamin E is necessary for children in all of the above cases. As an immunomodulator, it develops the baby’s immune system and increases the body’s resistance to colds and other diseases. Also, this vitamin (like A and C) is a powerful antioxidant; it protects cells and blood vessels from the harmful effects of free radicals, supports metabolism, ensuring the growth and development of the child.

Compatibility. The vitamin is well compatible with vitamin C and selenium, and in small quantities improves the absorption of vitamin A.

Complivit Oftalmo

These vitamins, which improve vision, are intended for children from 3 to 14 years old. "Complivit Oftalmo" is presented in the form of a powder for the preparation of a suspension. Vitamins strengthen the child’s body in general and support vision in particular. "Complivit" contains the following substances: zeaxanthin and lutein - carotenoids of plant origin that help improve vision. If a child often sits in front of gadget screens and strains his eyes, the need for these substances increases sharply. The complex contains 9 vitamins and 3 microelements, they protect the eyes from the negative radiation of the monitor and UV rays. The only drawback is that Complivit Oftalmo contains few minerals, but since these vitamins are specifically for vision, everything is quite logical. Excellent vitamins to prevent vision problems. The main thing is an integrated approach and proper organization of a healthy lifestyle.

Complivit Oftalmo for children

JSC Pharmstandard-UfaVITA, Russia

Complivit Ofthalmo for children is specially designed for children from 3 to 14 years old, it contains the most important components: lutein and zeaxanthin, which are responsible for the acuity and quality of vision. The Complivit Ophthalmo complex for children includes vitamins, minerals and plant carotenoids that are important for vision, which: - improve the functional state of the visual organ; - help reduce visual fatigue and improve vision under increased visual stress; - lutein and zeaxanthin protect the eye structures from damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, as well as radiation from computers, televisions, and displays.
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Solgar Omega-3

Vitamins for children over 7 years old, which contain omega-3 fatty acids. We all remember “fish oil” from childhood, but today our children will not have to wince from its unpleasant taste. "Solgar Omega-3" is available in the form of gelatin capsules with a pleasant taste. Omega-3 strengthens the immune system, protects blood vessels and the heart, improves metabolism, supports memory and generally improves health. Solgar vitamins contain fish oil purified from traces of mercury. But there are also contraindications for taking omega-3 in children. Among them: a tendency to diarrhea, dysbiosis, malabsorption in the intestines, obesity and age under 7 years. So it is better to take Solgar Omega-3 after consulting a pediatrician.

Solgar Omega-3

Vitamin A

If the child is often sick, gets tired even after light exertion; if he has a lag in growth and physical strength in comparison with his peers, as well as problems with the digestive system, blurred vision (especially in the dark), problems with skin and hair. Vitamin A will be an effective helper in solving these problems.

Vitamin A helps improve metabolism, gain muscle mass and achieve normal growth characteristic of a certain age - which is why it is called the vitamin for child growth. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the immune system, increasing the resistance of the child’s body to viral colds, and in the case of an existing cold, it allows it to be more easily and comfortably tolerated. In addition, this vitamin has a positive effect on vision, the condition of the skin, hair, nails, and makes wound healing easier and faster. Compatibility. In vitamin complexes, vitamin A combines well with vitamins C and E and Zinc, while vitamin A itself helps absorb iron, which is important for the child’s body.

Signs of vitamin deficiency in children

The most acute lack of vitamins in a child manifests itself in vitamin deficiency. This is a state of the body in which for quite a long time any vitamin or a whole group of them is completely or almost completely absent. The most common signs of vitamin deficiency are weakness, increased fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and impaired physical and mental development of the child. Also among the characteristic symptoms:

• lack of appetite;
• depression, irritability, tearfulness;
• decreased immunity, frequent colds;
• insomnia, difficulty waking up in the morning;
• skin itching, peeling;
• poor posture, deformation of skeletal bones.

Such painful changes are usually accompanied by a significant decrease in the child’s activity in kindergarten and his performance at school.

B vitamins

The key role of these vitamins is to ensure energy metabolism - the conversion of useful substances received by the child into energy, and this is what ensures the vital functions of our body. Also, vitamins of this group ensure normal functioning of the nervous system, increase resistance to stress, and improve the functioning of the digestive system.

For children, a lack of B vitamins in the body is usually indicated by symptoms such as poor appetite, apathy or, conversely, increased excitability and irritability, as well as insomnia. It should be noted that for normal growth and development, a child needs vitamins in a much higher dosage than an adult.

Compatibility. B vitamins are well compatible with each other, but the combination of B1 with B6 and B12 is not permissible.

Rating of the best vitamin and mineral complexes for children of different ages.

April 15, 2022
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• Vitrum Baby
• AlfaVit Kindergarten
• Supradin Kids
• Pikovit
• Complivit Oftalmo
• Solgar Omega-3

In order for a child to be healthy, active and study well, he must receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals. They help regulate many metabolic processes in the body.

It is not surprising that parents try to buy the best for their child. But there are so many options for children's vitamins in pharmacies that it is sometimes difficult to decide.

Therefore, we have compiled a rating of the best vitamins for children and tell you what you need to pay attention to.

1. If your child is not eating well,
   choose vitamins that contain vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
2. If your child's eyes get tired,
   take vitamins that contain vitamin A, copper and zinc.
3. When a child is actively growing,
   he needs calcium, phosphorus, selenium and potassium.
4. In stressful situations
   (moving, starting school), it is better to choose a complex with B vitamins.

Choose vitamins from our list, but don’t expect instant results: the cumulative effect of taking vitamins “reveals” from the second or third week of taking them.

What does vitamin compatibility mean?

Above we indicated the compatibility of vitamins. It can be both good and bad. In the latter case, this means that the simultaneous use of some of them impairs absorption and does not provide the desired beneficial effect. This often happens when parents, without consulting a doctor, purchase separate vitamins and the child takes them all at once.

This negative factor is taken into account in ALFAVIT vitamin and mineral complexes. All the vitamins and microelements present in their composition are perfectly combined and give a synergistic effect - they promote the best mutual absorption in the body (pharmaceutical interaction) and/or enhance each other’s effects (pharmacological effects).

Hypervitaminosis and its symptoms

Hypervitaminosis is a condition of the body that occurs as a result of the ingestion of an ultra-high dose of one or more vitamins. The source of the latter can be both food products and vitamin preparations. Symptoms of hypervitaminosis vary depending on the vitamin, the amount of which significantly exceeds the norm.