is a comprehensive vitamin and mineral supplement, formulated by leading physicians in child neurological development to provide nutritional support in children.
Children can be picky eaters, leading to inadequate diets, and may not receive all the vitamins and minerals they need for optimum health. Because childhood is a time of rapid brain development, it is important that nutritional needs are met. Studies have suggested that many nutrients are involved in cognitive processes.
With as many as 5 percent of the schoolchildren having trouble focusing and concentrating in class, experts have determined that nutrition can affect a child's potential to learn.
dietary supplement is especially designed to be moderate and easily absorbed.
provides the following ingredients to help meet the nutritional needs of children:
| Ingredient | Benefit |
| Vitamin A |
Helps support healthy skin and mucous membrane integrity; supports healthy immune system responses in children; supports healthy bone growth and healthy reproductive processes.† Beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, is an antioxidant and free radical fighter.†4-7
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| Vitamin C |
Necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system; antioxidant and free radical fighter; assists with hormone synthesis; supports healthy skin integrity; supports healthy iron absorption, all of which are important functions in growing minds and bodies.†8-11
The brain and spinal cord have high amounts of vitamin C in tissue.12 Vitamin C is important for the synthesis of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter associated with emotional behavior.†13,14
Promotes many metabolic reactions, particularly protein metabolism, including formation of connective tissue.†15
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| Vitamin D |
Supports healthy metabolism of calcium and phosphorus; supports the absorption of vitamin A; supports bone mineralization, which is critical for healthy bone development in children.†16-18 Also boosts immune function.†19
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| Vitamin E |
Helps oxygen circulation; supports healthy nerve transmissions; supports healthy leg nerves and muscles; helps boost energy levels.†20-22
Vitamin E also inhibits the oxidation of low density lipids by inactivating free radicals.†21 It supports fatty acids and healthy development of cell structures; supports healthy platelet activity.†21,23
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| Thiamin |
Essential for carbohydrate metabolism; important for immune system functioning; affects mood and cognitive function in children.†24,25
Essential for synthesis of acetycholine.†26 Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that assists in carrying nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. Acetylcholine is also important for memory.†
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| Riboflavin |
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is crucial in the production of body energy, which is important for healthy, focused children.† Supports healthy glutathione reductase activity, which helps maintain glutathione, a major protector against free radical damage.† Vitamin B2 itself also has antioxidant qualities.†27-29
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| Niacin |
Supports healthy cholesterol production and assists in triglyceride breakdown to retain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within normal limits.†30-34 Increases good cholesterol levels, particularly HDL-2 (the best cholesterol).†35
Niacin supports the retention of healthy blood pressure that is already within normal limits.†36
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| Vitamin B6 |
Vitamin B6 as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, its active form, is an essential cofactor for many of the metabolic pathways of important neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.†37 Vitamin B6 in combination with magnesium was shown to improve communication and behavior in a clinical trial with 33 children.†38
A homocysteine lowering agent that also supports healthy circulation.†39,40 Essential coenzyme for normal amino acid metabolism; assists in production of circulating antibodies.†41
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| Folate |
Folic acid's main function is support of healthy energy production.† It supports healthy immune system and healthy nervous system function in children.† Recent research shows folic acid can reduce the amount of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood.†42-45
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| Vitamin B12 |
This essential nutrient supports healthy human energy production.† Vitamin B12 helps support metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.† It supports healthy cell formation and development.†45-47
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| Biotin |
Essential coenzyme required by the mitochondria for cellular production of energy.†48 Required for the conversion of pyruvic acid to oxaloacetic acid and the synthesis of fatty acids and purines (needed for DNA and RNA); supports healthy hair and skin.†48-50
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| Pantothenic Acid |
Pantothenic acid is needed for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which participates in a variety of chemical reactions in the body.†51
In clinical studies, when combined with other heart healthy nutrients, pantothenic acid supported the muscle strength of the heart.†52 Essential for transfer of pyruvic acid into Krebs cycle, conversion of lipids and amino acids into glucose, and synthesis of cholesterol and steroid hormones.†53
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| Calcium |
Necessary for bone development and joint health; allows proper interaction of myosin and actin, proteins in the muscles, to support proper contraction.†54-57
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| Iron |
Iron supplementation has been associated with improved behavior, development, and cognitive processes in clinical trials.†58,59
Critical to the entire process of respiration, iron helps form hemoglobin in red blood cells and is used to transport oxygen to cells throughout the body.†60 Iron is vital to the production of many substances in the body used for energy production, including myoglobin, L carnitine, and aconitase.† Several proteins in mitochondria contain iron, while many enzymes depend on iron as an important cofactor.†61
Iron is a significant nutrient for energy and stamina, which affects physical work performance, immunity, thermoregulation, and cognitive functioning.†62,63 Because iron is an important part of mitochondrial enzymes, it is essential to cellular energy production.†62,64
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| Iodine |
Adequate iodine intake is associated with healthy cognitive function in children.†58
Iodine is required by the thyroid gland to synthesize thyroid hormones, which regulate the basal metabolic rate and are responsible for the proper development of all cells in the body.†65
Contributes to the efficiency of the pumping strength of the heart muscle; supports healthy metabolic rate; supports healthy growth regulation.†65
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| Magnesium |
Magnesium regulates nerve muscle firing.†66-69 Required for normal functioning of muscle and nervous tissue; participates in bone formation; constituent of many coenzymes.†67,68
Supports a healthy immune system and enzymes involved in energy production.†66-69
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| Zinc |
Zinc may have neuromodulatory effects and is used in many body processes.†70 Many enzymes are zinc-dependent.† Zinc also stabilizes cell membrane structures.†71
Regulates melatonin production for a healthy sleep cycle, which is vital to successful school performance; supports healthy immune system; supports healthy enzyme processes in the body.†72,73
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| Selenium |
An essential trace element; with vitamin E supports healthy cell membranes; supports healthy thyroid functioning.†74-77
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| Chromium |
Supports healthy carbohydrate metabolism; helps maintain healthy blood glucose concentration already within normal range, which is important in regulating a child's energy metabolism; may increase insulin binding and the number of insulin receptors.†78,79 Helps support the retention of healthy cholesterol levels that are already within normal limits.†78,79
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| Molybdenum |
Supports healthy iron metabolism; supports healthy uric acid production; supports healthy sexual functioning in men.†80,81 Functions as a cofactor for three enzymes which contribute to the antioxidant capacity of the blood and also plays a role in the metabolism of prescription medications.†80,81
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Take 4 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. For best results, take in 2 divided doses. If desired, capsules may be opened and contents mixed into cold food.
If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
Store at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° – 30°C).