All About Supplements for Children

[cimman]

hsm:

Hi


dd has bad concentration & focus.. thought of giving her DHA to try..

Anyone has recommendations which brand is good? Prefer chewable type..

Thanks.

I'm afriad bad concentration and focus cannot be solved through popping pills. Either go for cognitive training or try to work out some strategies for your child to concentrate. Better save the money on pills and invest in cognitive training, they're not cheap.

[cherrygal]

No harm just trying the DHA supplements first if pockets are not deep enough for cognitive training.


My kid takes Ocean Health kids DHA chewables. Very yummy compared to other brands. We tried a few brands and this is the most palatable for fussy kids.

DHA supplements support the brain functions and eyesight. It is not proven in being able to change behaviour per se, but DHA is said to boost a person’s ability to handle stress and depression. (Some psychiatrists recommend their depressive patients to take DHA / Omega 3).

My ds is not so grumpy since I started him on the supplements. He doesn’t really have a bad concentration problem in my opinion as he does well in school. Just note that most kids have short attention spans so it’s quite normal. We gotta manage our own expectations of them. I can’t expect him to read a book quietly for 2 hours non-stop nor ask him to sit at home to do assessment books. I have to cut the work into bite-sized chunks.

What’s your definition of bad concentration and focus? If she’s walking around when other classmates are seated, then it’s time to get diagnosed for ADHD. If she’s only unwilling to do work that you have set, then it’s perfectly normal. You may need to work on rewards or fair deals. Depends on her age group as well.

[hsm]

definitely not expecting miracle with the supplements.. it's like when we took too much sweet stuff, kids tends to be more 'active'..


Thanks for recommendation.. will check it out

[kayetch]

Difficult to find the small caps for younger kids. Tried gnc but the smallest is still quite chunky. Any rec?

[Marylampsg]

Ever heard of g3? A natural health juice proven by science that can help improve memory and have better immune system and improve eyesight. Want to know more can pm me. Cheers 

[stressedT]

My older one gets sick easily and is fussy about food. Any suggestions for supplements?

[Super Mama]

beanbear:

Hi Everyone,


I'm newbie to Kiasu parents but very kiasu about my children's health especially building their immunity. I've 3 kids (11, 10, 6 with No 4 on the way!!). I've been giving my kids supplements regularly - Rainbow Light Multi-vitamin gummies & Rainbow Light Omegalicious (Omega 3 - some people believe kids should only take Omega 3 but not 6 & 9). My friends give their kids Nordic Naturals & I take Nordic Naturals 369 for myself. In the past one year, I've been giving my kids Sambucol -Elderberry extract or Sambucol (which has elderberry & echinacea - this is a FANTASTIC product! The moment the kids have the slightest sniff or cough, they take twice a day for 3-5 days (cannot be taken continuously for more than 2 weeks) and their flu never develops. I've not brought my kids to see the doctor for the past one year!!

Another product that's great is Sinusin - a homeopathic nasal spray for mild rhinitis - great for stopping a full-blown cold after spraying a few days.

I order all my supplements from http://www.iherb.com which was recommended to me by my nutritionist. I even order my organic shampoos & all kinds of flu herbal stuff there. The prices are at least 30-50% cheaper GNC or Vitakids or other shops here even with shipping costs thrown in. Just order below US$300 to avoid GST charges when you ship in. Shipping cost is fairly inexpensive. I order more than 20 products each time and my shipping is still less than US$20.

Happy shopping!

But of course you must read widely and consult a naturopath or herbal remedy practitioner before you simply give your children herbal medication. There are lots of testimonials on every product and all the ingredients are clearly spelt out.

If you wish to buy the products there, you may use my Discount Code LUY703 which will give you US$5 off your first purchase and I will also get a small discount credit for my next purchase for introducing other customers (win-win :)) but if you choose to open your own account without using the discount code that's fine too!

Happy shopping & save $ going to the doctors!

Hi BeanBear
I have been giving my 7 year old DD Sambucol everyday. 2 teaspoon each day as per the usage instructions on the box.

U mentioned that the product cannot be taken continuously for more than 2 weeks. Is there any adverse effect? Where did you get this info?

[CMF]

Super Mama:

Hi BeanBear

I have been giving my 7 year old DD Sambucol everyday. 2 teaspoon each day as per the usage instructions on the box.

U mentioned that the product cannot be taken continuously for more than 2 weeks. Is there any adverse effect? Where did you get this info?

Hi Super Mama

From what i understand, Sambucol contains the herb echinacea, there have been studies that continuous use of echinacea may reduce it's effectiveness. There are various articles on this, the following is one FYI - http://www.herbs.org/greenpapers/echinacea.html

[warriortemujin]

Supplements are good, esp when your kids are choosy with food. It makes sure they get the proper nutrition.


Codliver oil is good.

Shld include multivit too, esp vit C. personally like redoxon.

[beanbear]

Super Mama:

Hi BeanBear
I have been giving my 7 year old DD Sambucol everyday. 2 teaspoon each day as per the usage instructions on the box.

U mentioned that the product cannot be taken continuously for more than 2 weeks. Is there any adverse effect? Where did you get this info?

I learnt from my nutritionist and naturopath that supplements help boost your body's well-being and immunity but you should take breaks where you don't take any supplements to allow your body to build it's own immunity and the efficacy of supplements are not as effective if you take it continuously.

I've been doing that with my kids. I dont' always keep to the 2 weeks - it's just an estimate. The key indicator is noticing my kids' level of energy, any early signs of being under the weather eg light nose stuffiness, sore throat, or even just general reports of people falling ill around us. The moment I notice such indicators going up, I pump my kids immediately with Sambucol for 2 weeks. If they are already slightly under the weather, the dosage goes up for 3 days and then to regular dosage. If one child is under the weather, immediately, all other kids is on Sambucus. My kids have not seen the doctor or cough or flu for the past 2 years! The flu does not get a chance to become full-blown :))
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