4-Supplements for Kids: Do they really help?
02/10/25 • 22 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of children's supplements. With so many options on the market, from vitamins to herbs, it can be tough for parents to decide what’s truly beneficial. We explore common misconceptions, the real science behind kids’ supplements, and the lack of regulation in the US!
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Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6943a1.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/vitamins-minerals/vitamin-d.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27855744/
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/29/12/e66/33975/Complementary-Holistic-and-Integrative-MedicineThe?redirectedFrom=fulltext
https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/fact-sheet/index.html
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/3/e2021056036/184866/Vitamin-K-and-the-Newborn-Infant
In this episode, we dive into the world of children's supplements. With so many options on the market, from vitamins to herbs, it can be tough for parents to decide what’s truly beneficial. We explore common misconceptions, the real science behind kids’ supplements, and the lack of regulation in the US!
Find me on instagram and let me know how you liked this episode: @beccamccullough_md
Or reach out via email @ [email protected]
Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6943a1.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/vitamins-minerals/vitamin-d.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27855744/
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/29/12/e66/33975/Complementary-Holistic-and-Integrative-MedicineThe?redirectedFrom=fulltext
https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/fact-sheet/index.html
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/3/e2021056036/184866/Vitamin-K-and-the-Newborn-Infant
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Sources:
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