Pediatrician in Your Pocket

4-Supplements for Kids: Do they really help?

In this episode, we dive into the world of children's supplements. With so many options on the market, from vitamins to herbs, it can be tough for parents to decide what’s truly beneficial. We explore common misconceptions, the real science behind kids’ supplements, and the lack of regulation in the US! 

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Sources: 

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6943a1.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/vitamins-minerals/vitamin-d.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27855744/

https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/29/12/e66/33975/Complementary-Holistic-and-Integrative-MedicineThe?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.cdc.gov/vitamin-k-deficiency/fact-sheet/index.html

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/3/e2021056036/184866/Vitamin-K-and-the-Newborn-Infant