From gummies to powder – we test three kids’ supplements that could help families get through winter
WITH autumn arriving, focus on boosting your immune system ready for the cold weather.
A key way to stop yourself getting ill is to ensure any kids in the family don’t become germ spreaders – by giving them a vitamin-packed, balanced diet.
But sometimes fussy eaters need a top-up.
Today I look at kids’ supplements that could help families get through winter . . .
Powder
A NEW formula of Bio-Kult Infantis, with added vitamin C has launched.
Designed to support the gut health of newborns, infants, toddlers, and young children, it contains seven strains of live bacteria .
Seventy per cent of the immune system is located in the gut and tests on this product have shown it can significantly help with a range of illnesses ranging from eczema to intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis.
This comes in 1g sachets. I sneaked it into porridge and yoghurt and it wasn’t detected.
£12.95 for a box of 16 sachets. bio-kult.com
Gummies
OMEGA-3 fatty acids are vital for kids’ health in general, but especially for their growing brains.
Nutri Advanced’s Eskimo-3 Bright Kids Fish Oil Jelly Splats each contain 270mg DHA or – docosahexaenoic acid – which can be found in fish and supplements.
If taken daily, this equates to four or five small portions of oily fish per week, shown to improve learning, mood, memory and concentration.
They can also boost the immune system and protect against allergies in early childhood. And they contain 10µg of vitamin D3, which is great for bone health and fighting infection.
These orange flavour gummies have no added sugar or artificial sweeteners and I’m told they taste fab! Suitable for kids aged 3 years+.
£17.95 for 27, nutriadvanced.co.uk
Spray
BETTERYOU Roald Dahl Multivitamin Spray is a great fuss-free way to get vitamins into kids.
It contains 14 essential nutrients including the full spectrum of B vitamins, combined with vitamins A, C, D, K, selenium and iodine.
Each spray provides active ingredients in micro-sized droplets that coat and spreads across the inner cheek so it can easily absorb into the body.
It is fast and convenient with just four pumps needed.
Suitable for kids over one, it has a chocolate and marshmallow flavour.
The chocolate aftertaste went down a treat with my taster.
A really convenient way to quickly get vitamins into kids.
Each 25ml bottle provides a month’s supply.
£9.95, betteryou.com