Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Kids

Vitamins and minerals are vital in keeping our bodies functioning. They develop skin and organs, help with growth, build bones, form muscles, and lower our risk of infections. And, as any retail pharmacy in California would tell you, they are especially important for children.
 
Here are some of the most essential vitamins and minerals for kids:
 

• Vitamin A
  Vitamin A promotes healthy skin and eyes, growth and development, and tissue and bone repair. Your kids can get a good dose of Vitamin A from sources like carrots, squash, eggs, milk, and cheese.
• B Vitamins
  Vitamins B2, B3, B6, and B12 help with energy production and metabolism. They also promote healthy nervous and circulatory systems. Chicken, beans, nuts, and fish are good sources of these vitamins.
• Iron
  Iron plays a crucial role in building healthy red blood cells. Being iron deficient can be a risk during adolescence, particularly for girls. Typically, you can get iron from beef and other red meats.
• Calcium
  This helps kids develop strong bones as they grow. Calcium can be found in milk, yogurt, cheese, and tofu, among others.

 
Parents want their kids to grow up strong and healthy. But as you very well know, getting them to eat a healthy plate of food can be a struggle—especially if they are picky eaters.
 
So how do you ensure that your little ones receive all the vitamins and minerals they need? We recommend multivitamins, which you can find at our pharmacy in San Leandro, California.
 
For more information about the multivitamins we offer—as well as other products like Biofreeze, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team at Medical Arts Pharmacy LLC.