Thoughts on Vitamin Drinks?

That is a bit strange. I wonder why, if these liquid vitamins are absorbed so much better than pill forms, there is such a high % of Vitamins D & B12. I've never taken liquid vitamins. I actually take a pill form (and my boys ages 4 & 2) do as well. Because of the way that it is processed, I KNOW that we are absorbing a very high % of the vitamins & minerals. I would check to see what it tastes like as well. A friend who had taken a liquid vitamin told me once that she just couldn't continue because the taste was so bad. Hope this helps!!!

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I am not sure about these drinks, but too much vitamin c that are in immune boosting products such as airborne, gives you the runs w/ an upset stomach. Not just from personal experience, I read it.

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The Vitamin B-12 amount isn't an issue - many folks are quite low in that and you can't go toxic on that (B6 and B3 are the ones to worry about too much of). The vitamin D-3 amount is slightly high (not really too high). It's the selenium I would worry about as you can go toxic on that and 100 mcg is high for kids (I take 200 mcg daily for special health reasons, but that's the max recommended for an adult, including what you get from food). Also, the amount of zinc is quite high - 25 mg. 50 mg is the max daily for an adult, otherwise it can actually suppress rather than boost immune function. Also, some of the stuff in there is probably useless. For example, they have cat's claw, but it's not likely TOA-free, which is the only kind that is effect and it's an immune modulator - not something most kids need. Also, that product has sugar and preservatives and I don't know why kids would need mexican wild yam - that's something recommended to peri-menopausal women. And, finally they've mis-spelled the names of one of the supplements "Gotu Cola" - that should be "Gotu Kola", but really isn't a general purpose supplement that everyone needs to be healthy and should only be used for specific conditions, although there's likely not much in that product. I think you can likely by something that is more along the lines of what your kids will need without giving them extra stuff.

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What Cherissa said about vit D is very true! It is a fat soluable vitamin--so we store the excess in fat cells-rather than urinating them out like with water soluable vitamins. The fat soluable vitamins are ADE&K--so always remember you can "overdose" ---so to speak---on these 4, but it is still important not to give more than needed of the other ones to a child. I'd stick to FLinstones--or whatever children's vitamins you choose. Hope this helps!

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500 MG of C vitamin per day, max. C is water soluable and what is not absorbed is urinated out. The body can only absorb 500 MG max of C at a time. If bowels become soft, reduce amount.

Vitamin D, A, and E can become toxic in the body if there is not enough fat to absorb and store. These vitamins are fat soluable. I would caution you not to give these vitamins as supplements to your child. Get these through whole/raw foods such as carrots, broccoli, potatoes, yams, and meats.

Zinc is important for boys. If you notice white slivers on fingernails, that is a zinc deficiency. It's OK in girls, but in boys, it is crucial they have enough. Zince, helps boys to be..well...boys if you get my drift.

Children under 15 or prepubescent really do not need vitamins unless they are not getting proper nutrition.

Check with your pediatrician or consult with a Whole Foods employee. They are very knowledgeable.

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I don't have thoughts on a lot of what you're asking (because I have no idea!) but I do know that generally speaking, liquid form of things is much easier for your body to absorb than in pill form. I take a calcium/magnesium supplement and do it in liquid form because it's more absorbable. Just wanted to mention that I have definitely heard that and it sounds true to me. But I have no idea on the specific brand or other info you are asking about!

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Our pediatrician told us not to do vitamins at all. "Natural & Herbal" remedies, including vitamins are not required to be regulated by the FDA, so you never know what is in them.
15 minutes of sunshine in one day will give you a full weeks worth of vitamin D. You don't need a suppliment. Look online and see how they add it to milk. You will go out of your way to not buy Vit. D milk again. IMHO the reason that there is so much cancer is because of the ingredients that we are adding to our food. They are not natural. If we ate a proper diet, we would not need the suppliments and be much healthier. The best way to get your vitamins is to eat FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES!!! It's really not that hard and a great habit for your family. Start your kids on a healthy diet now and they will become healthy adults.

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