It’s never too early to enhance your child’s mind and make sure they grow smart AND healthy! You are probably familiar with certain vitamins and minerals that help children grow physically strong. But did you know that these nutrients can impact your child’s mental development too?
If helping to improve your child’s mental skills is on your agenda, make sure to not only give them brain-boosting foods, but also count in Multivitamins + Minerals + Lysine (Nutroplex®) too! This children’s supplement contains a Talino Booster Formula composed of nutrients such as Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B, and Vitamin D that’ll help with your child’s mental and physical growth and development, paired with proper diet and exercise!
Vitamins and Nutrients na Pampatalino sa Bata? Kayang-Kaya!
Here’s a list of the nutrients that are essential for kids, how they can benefit your child’s health plus proper diet and exercise, and the Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) for children as recommended by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of Department of Science and Technology (DOST):
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Iron: This mineral creates a protein called hemoglobin, found in red blood cells, that allows oxygen to move within the body and ensures it is functioning properly.1 Iron may also help promote better immunity, particularly by combating pathogens or organisms that may cause infections.2
Most importantly, having adequate amounts of iron in the body may help reduce the risk of iron deficiency. This particular health issue can cause heart-growth, and even brain-related complications.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency in children under 2 years old may negatively impact brain development, leading to irreversible effects and struggles with learning and school-related activities later in life.
Daily requirements for children:
Age Boys Girls 1 to 2 years old 8 mg 3 to 5 years old 9 mg 6 to 9 years old 10 mg 9 mg 10 to 12 years old 12 mg 20 mg -
Vitamin A: This vitamin is essential when it comes to enhancing eyesight and ensuring proper function of your heart, lungs, and other organs. Moreover, 2 Molecular Aspects of Medicine, October 2020 initial studies showed that vitamin A may be beneficial for the immune system as it can positively impact multiple processes related to it, especially when it comes to reducing the risk for certain diseases or conditions.3
Daily requirements for children:
Age Boys Girls 1 to 2 years old 400 mcgRE 3 to 5 years old 6 to 9 years old 10 to 12 years old 500 mcgRE -
Vitamin B complex: The Talino Booster formula contains B vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3). In general, vitamin B complex refers to a group of vitamins that mainly help produce energy from the food you eat, ensure proper cell function, and assist with various processes in the body.
This group of vitamins is essential for good health as they may help improve brain4 and nerve health, promote red blood cell and hormone production, and reduce the side effects of stress, to name a few.
Daily requirements for children:
Age Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls 1 to 2 years old 0.5 mg 0.4 mg 0.5 mg 0.4 mg 6 mgNE (milligrams
as niacin
equivalent)3 to 5 years old 0.5 mg 0.6 mg 0.5 mg 7 mgNE 6 to 9 years old 0.7 mg 0.7 mg 9 mgNE 10 to 12 years old 0.9 mg 1.0 mg 0.9 mg 11 mgNE 12 mgNE Age Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Boys Girls Boys Girls 1 to 2 years old 0.5 mg 0.9 mcg 1.0 mcg 3 to 5 years old 0.6 mg 0.7 mg 1.1 mcg 1.2 mcg 6 to 9 years old 0.7 mg 0.8 mg 1.3 mcg 1.5 mcg 10 to 12 years old 1.0 mg 1.1 mg 1.8 mcg 2.1 mcg -
Vitamin D: Also called the sunshine vitamin, this nutrient is produced in the skin once it’s exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and maintain ideal amounts of calcium and phosphorus, both of which assist in building and strengthening bones. Vitamin D may also help lower a child’s risk for a condition called rickets, which is characterized by soft and weak bones.
Some studies have also linked vitamin D to positive roles in brain development, particularly in certain pathways and processes. Moreover, vitamin D has been linked to reducing instances of cell death in the brain, combating inflammation within it, and providing overall protection to this organ.5,6
Daily requirements for children:
Age Boys Girls 1 to 2 years old 5 mcg 3 to 5 years old 6 to 9 years old 10 to 12 years old -
Calcium and magnesium: On their own, these two minerals have their own capabilities. Calcium helps manage muscle contractions and maintain proper heart function. Meanwhile, magnesium also helps improve muscle health and
lower the risk of migraines.Together, though, these two minerals work well together by strengthening bone health. As you may know, calcium helps strengthen bone health. But this is where magnesium can come in and provide an extra boost, since it helps absorb vitamin D, which can then help absorb more calcium.
Age Calcium Magnesium Boys Girls Boys Girls 1 to 2 years old 500 mg 60 mg 3 to 5 years old 550 mg 70 mg 6 to 9 years old 770 mg 90 mg 10 to 12 years old 1,000 mg 150 mg 160 mg
Parents, Let This Supplement Be a No-Brainer for You When It Comes to Your Child!
Supercharge your child’s health, especially their minds, with the help of Multivitamins + Minerals + Lysine (Nutroplex®) along with proper diet and exercise!
This multivitamin’s Talino Booster formula aims to deliver much-needed nutrients for mental alertness and promote overall health in growing kids, together with a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle. This supplement may also assist in reducing the risk of iron deficiency anemia and other nutrient deficiencies in growing kids that can negatively impact daily activities and physical performance.
Suggested use of Multivitamins + Minerals + Lysine (Nutroplex®) is orally once a day, depending on your child’s age, or as directed by a doctor:
- 1 to 3 years old: 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon)
- 4 to years old: 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoon)
- 7 to 12 years old and above: 5 mL (1 teaspoon)
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Health Encyclopedia
Nutritionsource: Vitamin D
Rickets and Osteomalacia
Vitamin D for good bone health
The Health Benefits of Vitamin B Complex
Calcium Magnesium Zinc: Benefits and Uses
Benefits and sources of calcium
Why do we need magnesium?
Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes 2015: Summary Tables
Iron in infection and immunity
The Association of Vitamin D and Neurodevelopmental Status Among 2 Years Old Infants
Effects of vitamin D deficiency on neurobehavioural outcomes in children: a systematic review
Role of Vitamin A in the Immune System
B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy—A Review