A GREAT way of avoiding colds and flu is to try and stop your kids getting sick too.
When children get back to their classrooms after the summer holidays and start swapping germs, they start spreading to adults too.
Three ways to boost your kids’ immune system to prevent them getting sick[/caption]
Many sicknesses peak in September for this very reason.
So here are some ways to boost your kids’ immunity in order to help yours.
VITAMIN BOOST
WELLKID Marvel Multi-Vitamins are designed for seven to 14-year-olds and contain 12 nutrients including vitamins A, C, D and E plus all eight B-complex vitamins.
The Department of Health recommends all kids aged five and over take a daily supplement containing Vitamin D during autumn and winter, and these provide the recommended amount of ten micrograms.
They have a strawberry flavour and are vegan friendly but aren’t suitable for children under three due to choking hazard.
£12.55 for 50 gummies on offer – three for two – at vitabiotics.com.
GUT HEALTH
Bactiol Probiotic Gummies for Kids from Metagenics are tasty, with a natural orange flavour[/caption]
PROTECTING kids’ guts could also boost their defences against winter bugs – and a good place to start is these Bactiol Probiotic Gummies for Kids from Metagenics.
They are tasty, with a natural orange flavour, and they are suitable for children aged three plus.
Each supplement has probioitics Bacillus coagulants and Bacillus subtilis which survive in the gut and promote digestive health.
Both manage digestive discomfort and ease symptoms of conditions such as IBS. Other ingredients include chicory root, for added fibre, and pectin, a starch used as a gelling agent. Each gummy is free from added sugar, artificial colours and sweeteners.
Perfect for busy mornings or an after-school snack, these are a great way to help give your child’s tummy a little health boost.
From £17.59 for 50. See metagenics.co.uk.
PROMOTE CALM
SAFFRON is more than a household spice – it’s an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and research has found it to be effective for managing symptoms of ADHD.
Saffrosun for Children’s natural compounds boost serotonin, the “feel good” hormone, helping kids calm down and settle into a restful sleep.
It also promotes a calm and clear mind by supporting healthy dopamine levels allowing kids to focus more easily and feel less nervous.
Each capsule contains 7mg of saffron and 0.6mcg of Vitamin B12, as well as Vitamin D3, all cased in a natural cellulose shell.
Kids five and under should take two capsules a day, preferably with breakfast. For kids aged 12 and over, there’s a different supplement with a higher dosage.
£20 for 60 capsules at thenakedpharmacy.com
