Kid's Vitamin D

Vitamin D For Kids

Did you know that babies who are exclusively breastfed do not get the quantity of vitamin D that they need? Indeed, breast milk does not contain all of the vitamin D that babies require to thrive, so a vitamin D supplement is recommended from birth for breastfed babies. Vitamin D in fact, is essential from birth and at every life stage, which is why supplementing may be beneficial, especially vitamin d gummies, as kids generally enjoy this format the most.

Among other reasons, vitamin D is essential in childhood to support the growth and development of strong bones and teeth. Without Vitamin D, our bodies cannot effectively absorb calcium, which is essential to good bone health. Children who are Vitamin D deficient can develop rickets, which causes weak bones, bowed legs, and other skeletal deformities.

Since peak bone mass is achieved between the ages of 25 and 30, a quality vitamin D supplement will help ensure an optimal bone mass and can prevent severe bone loss later in life. The analogy that comes to mind here is of osteoporosis being a geriatric condition with a pediatric cause.

Beyond bone health, an adequate intake of vitamin D is critical throughout infancy and childhood to modulate immune function, bolster resistance to many of the infections seen early in life, as well as to prevent the development of autoimmune conditions and allergies later in life. Vitamin d gummies are a great way to ensure your child is getting adequate levels of vitamin d.

While our bodies can produce vitamin D from exposure to the sun, the truth of the matter is that children today do not play outdoors as much as they once did, and when they do, more often than not they are slathered in sunscreen. This is why most children today do not get an adequate amount of vitamin D from diet and/or sun exposure and would benefit from a vitamin d supplement like gummies.

Benefits of Kids Vitamin D

• Essential to Build & Maintain Strong Bones and Teeth
• Modulates Immune Function

Kids Vitamin D Supplement Potency, Forms & Formats

Potency

How much vitamin D should kids take? Vitamin D supplements for kids usually come in either a 200 or 400 IU potency. The recommended dose is typically 400 IU under the age of 1 and 600-1,000 IU for kids 2 and older. The nice thing about vitamin d gummies is that you can manipulate the dose by cutting them in half or doubling up in order to reach optimal potency for your child's needs.

Forms and Sources

Vitamin D for kids is available almost exclusively as the preferred D3 (cholecalciferol) form, from lanolin (sheep’s wool), because it has better absorption and stays active for longer inside the body. For parents who prefer a vegan vitamin D, there are sprays and gummies made from algae that are available on the market that offer the same benefits as D3 from lanolin.

Formats

Vitamin D supplements for kids are available in: chewable tablets, gummies, sprays, and convenient liquid delivery formats, which a lot of parents prefer because they are free of most allergens and the dose is easily customizable to everyone in the family.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Kids Vitamin D

A quality vitamin D gummy supplement can help maintain your child’s optimal health, provide immune system support, promote the development of healthy bones and teeth, and enable their body to properly absorb calcium.

Vitamin D pairs especially well with Vitamin K, specifically K2, and the two are often combined in supplements. Vitamin K2 promotes bone calcification and prevents the accumulation of calcium in the blood.