Manufacturing Vitamin Supplements for Children
Healthy eating and balanced nutrition are back in focus as the new school year begins. Today's parents are armed with education and awareness, and are busy making sure their children are getting the nutrition they need to sustain healthy growth, boost immunity and enhance their performance at school and play. Driving these trends are parents' growing concerns over the quality and safety of food their children are eating, as well as issues related to childhood obesity and its implications on health. As a result, demand for vitamin supplements for children has gradually increased over time.
According to the 2009 Healthy Kids' Market Report: Dietary Supplements by the Nutrition Business Journal, parents are looking out for healthier eating options and innovative children's supplements that could adequately meet the nutritional gaps of their growing children. In 2009, the Nutrition Business Journal viewed the $10.1 billion healthy kids' market as "one of the hottest product trends."
What Parents Are Looking for in Vitamin Supplements for Children
Parents who are concerned about their children's health needs are well aware of their children's nutritional needs and therefore, more likely to choose children vitamin supplements that have been well-researched.
A study called "School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children" (2010) conducted by the Food and Nutrition Board (Institute of Medicines of the National Academies) examined the current nutritional status of school children against the recommended daily allowances. The study noted that children in all age-grade categories did not meet the daily MyPyramid intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, total meat and bean, and milk products. For all age groups, the total vegetable intake was just 40 percent of the recommended intake levels with less than 20 percent consuming the recommended amounts for green leafy vegetables/orange vegetables and legumes. Sodium intake was high for all age groups and the intake of saturated fat was excessive for more than 75 percent of the children.1
The study identified a number of nutrients the intake of which was inconsistent with recommended intake levels. The highest inadequacy against recommended intake was that of Vitamin E, although the deficiency was asymptomatic. School children were also found lacking in their intake of the following nutrients:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Phosphorous
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Fiber
Manufacturing Your Own Line of Children's Vitamin Supplements
As a result of these findings, a person such as you that is considering the idea of manufacturing their own line of children's vitamin supplements may want to consider the following vital components when formulating your line of vitamin supplements for children.
Calcium - Only 12 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys are meeting their daily calcium needs. Since bone development is crucial during a child's early years, making sure they receive enough calcium is high priority for parents.2
Iron and Vitamin D - According to a study conducted by the Pediatric Department of the Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, the two most common deficiencies in growing children are iron and Vitamin D, a lack of which may have significant impact on a child's health.3
Omega-3's - Known to support healthy cell membranes which allow healthy cell functions to take place. Studies show that an adequate amount of DHA and EPA, the two most prominent omega-3 fatty acids, may play a role in improving cognitive functions, memory and learning ability.4
Digestive Enzymes - Parents know that a healthy digestive system is needed for a healthy diet to be absorbed and utilized properly by the body. Meeting this need are vitamin supplements for children that include digestive enzymes which aid in promoting healthy digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Herbs - Certain herbs may be used to improve behavior, enhance memory, calm the nerves and boost immunity. Popular herbs include bacopa, catnip, chamomile and Echinacea. You may want conduct your own research or ask your children vitamin supplements manufacturer what the appropriate dosages are for these herbs that would be considered safe for children to consume.
Popular Delivery Forms for Children's Supplements
Delivery forms of children's supplements must not only be convenient to take, but kid-friendly as well. Kids find multi-vitamin gummies and chewable tablets in fun shapes, sizes and colors attractive and appealing. Liquid children vitamin supplements can be slightly harder to administer to kids but are still popular in a variety of yummy flavors.
Whether you are looking to manufacture your own line of gummies, chewable tablets or soft chews, you can fully rely on us for high-quality, GMP-certified children vitamin supplements. Ask for a free quote today! Nutricap Labs can help you customize your own range of vitamin supplements for children, or help you improve an existing formula.
References:1. School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children (2010), Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicines of the National Academies: http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=12751&page=1.
2. Center for Young Women's Health, Chidlren's Hospital Boston, www.youngwomenshealth.org/calciuminfo,html
3. Nutritional deficiencies during normal growth, Pediatr Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;56(5):1035-53. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19931062.Â
4. Scientists Learn How Food Affects the Brain: Omega 3 Especially Important, ScienceDaily, July 11, 2008



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