<![CDATA[Vitamins for teenager]]>Hi All,


I feel so bad after reading all your posts… I only gave Calcium and fish oils to my 11 and 13y.o. occasionally. DS will make his own Manuka honey 1-2 times a week.

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Albion123:
Even potatoes and many other food sources are grown or use GMO to grow them, in fact, even many nutritional supplements has GMO are not natural, has synthetic ingredients in them....

Which is why we should consciously be ware of what we take.
We can always take GMO free products and supplements if we are conscious about it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf8tF3blk8E

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076240https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076240Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:36:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:55:14 GMT]]>Even potatoes and many other food sources are grown or use GMO to grow them, in fact, even many nutritional supplements has GMO are not natural, has synthetic ingredients in them…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076181https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076181Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:55:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:47:28 GMT]]>Hi Everyone

Teenagers need vitamins for teenage bodies need to take sufficient minerals and vitamins to ensure healthy development during their growth.These are some Vitamins which are best for teenagers:
B12, Folic acid, Zinc, magnesium, calcium & vitamin A,vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1070691https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1070691Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:47:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:14:52 GMT]]>Depending on what kind of supplements you intend to give to your child, there are many which are not in tablet form. In fact, tablet form contains more fillers than other forms.


These are some of what I give to my children (all below 12yo):
1. Vitamin C Powder/Crystals
2. Magnesium Oil (for skin application instead of oral)
3. Zinc in liquid form
4. DHA in capsule form (the gelatin can be thrown away after sucking the oil :p)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1069869https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1069869Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:14:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:08:57 GMT]]>Thank you, everyone:)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1028580https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1028580Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:08:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:58:29 GMT]]>I simply open up the capsule, mix with water, then mix the whole mixture with some syrup water and DC simply drink it and has no complaint

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027437https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027437Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:58:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:22:01 GMT]]>

Harlequin:
boinbi:

Thanks for all yr replies. Looks like the best way is still to teach dd how to swallow tablets:< Any teaching tips?


I just taught my 7yo DD a few months back :imcool:

Start with caplet or capsule, it's easier to swallow compare to the round disk uncoated tablet, they are less likely to melt in the mouth or give bitter taste.

Sip water to moisture the throat, put the caplet/capsule at either side of the mouth as far back as possible, gulp down with a big mouthful of water.

Initially my girl had hard time swallowing cos she \"stored\" the big mouthful of water in her mouth with the capsule \"swimming\" in it, and then she swallowed the water bit by bit :slapshead: , instead of gulping it down.

It will take a few try before your DC master it, so best is not to try it after meal, will be bloated with water. 😄

If your DC is ok with chilled drinks, drink some very chilled water/juice to \"numb\" the mouth/throat to aid the swallowing.

Jia-you :rahrah:

If it is a plastic capsule, it will float. In this case, tilt head down after a mouthful of water to float the capsule to the back of the throat. When it is there just swallow. Ta- dah! 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027350https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027350Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:22:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:20:25 GMT]]>Hi you can look up Floradix. It is liquid supplement made from herbs and concentrated juices. The range has different formulations for different minerals and vitamins and supposed to be higher in bioavailability. Adults just take more than children. I bought mine from Brown Rice Paradise, but I think some pharmacies and health food stores have them as well. My 6 yr old loves them and guzzles them down.


I give my 9 year old Nordic fish oil in liquid form. Purer and no sugar.

You can also make rooibos tea for antioxidant boost.

If you must give pills or tablets, you can crush them up to powder form, or open the capsule and pour the content out to make swallowing easier. (or just cut into half) When I had to give my 6 year old probiotic supplements, I opened the capsule up and poured the powder onto a teaspoon. The taste was agreeable, he had no problem taking the powder.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027349https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027349Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:20:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:12:57 GMT]]>

boinbi:
Thanks for all yr replies. Looks like the best way is still to teach dd how to swallow tablets:< Any teaching tips?

I just taught my 7yo DD a few months back :imcool:

Start with caplet or capsule, it's easier to swallow compare to the round disk uncoated tablet, they are less likely to melt in the mouth or give bitter taste.

Sip water to moisture the throat, put the caplet/capsule at either side of the mouth as far back as possible, gulp down with a big mouthful of water.

Initially my girl had hard time swallowing cos she \"stored\" the big mouthful of water in her mouth with the capsule \"swimming\" in it, and then she swallowed the water bit by bit :slapshead: , instead of gulping it down.

It will take a few try before your DC master it, so best is not to try it after meal, will be bloated with water. 😄

If your DC is ok with chilled drinks, drink some very chilled water/juice to \"numb\" the mouth/throat to aid the swallowing.

Jia-you :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027346https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027346Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:12:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:29:34 GMT]]>Thanks for all yr replies. Looks like the best way is still to teach dd how to swallow tablets:< Any teaching tips?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027333https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1027333Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:29:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Sat, 29 Jun 2013 17:17:57 GMT]]>some reading for your info.


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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1026431https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1026431Sat, 29 Jun 2013 17:17:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:58:07 GMT]]>

Andre:
What i feel is getting vitamins from natural sources is the thing i mean there a lot of food which contain a good amount of these substances which should be taken rather then going for these pills this is how i feel.

I would agree with you if it was 100 or 50 years ago.

However with the rapid industrialization of the world over, everything from the so called \"natural sources\" are no longer natural or not modified, changed or contaminated.

Take for example, a normal chicken, can't be produced in the masses to meet the demand for chicken meat, so they are artificially fatten and fed to grow into what they are today to meet the demand for its meat.

Similarly, vegetables are grown with pesticide put on them to ensure it is not eaten by its natural prey etc.

Even potatoes and many other food sources are grown or use GMO to grow them. In fact, even many nutritional supplements has GMO, are not natural, has synthetic ingredients in them.

So it is important to learn and know the difference and be educated about your sources of food, supplements or any other food stuff.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025890https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025890Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:58:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:31:28 GMT]]>Hi boinbi,


Sorry… but shouldn’t your dd learn to swallow tablets? Most of medicine for adults are in tablets/capsules form…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025719https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025719Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:31:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:18:31 GMT]]>[quote][I give kids Nordic cod liver…has flavors like peach, strawberry and orange to mask the smell…frankly i can still smell the fishy oil. Son has sinus…when I give him cod liver oil, it helps to cut down on sneezing in the morning.


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May I know whether it’s for kids below 12 or also for teenagers?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025672https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025672Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:18:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:23:36 GMT]]>I give kids Nordic cod liver…has flavors like peach, strawberry and orange to mask the smell…frankly i can still smell the fishy oil. Son has sinus…when I give him cod liver oil, it helps to cut down on sneezing in the morning.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025370https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1025370Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:23:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Vitamins for teenager on Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:15:11 GMT]]>Maybe you can consider this:


Omega-Q Fish Oil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouPRTWeJng4

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