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Liposomal Kids Multivitamin
Price £19.99
What's in the bottle?
- Great tasting multivitamin from 1 year plus
- Added nucleotide for support during the developmental years
- Liposomal delivery for enhanced efficacy
- 150ml bottle
What is the best multivitamin for kids?
A liposomal children's multivitamin has several potential advantages over a standard multivitamin:
- Enhanced Absorption: Liposomes are tiny spherical vesicles with a phospholipid bilayer, which can encapsulate nutrients and enhance their absorption. This is because liposomes can fuse with cell membranes, facilitating the direct delivery of nutrients into cells.
- Improved Bioavailability: The encapsulation of vitamins within liposomes can protect them from degradation in the digestive tract, leading to higher bioavailability. This means more of the vitamin is available for the body to use compared to standard forms.
- Reduced Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Liposomal delivery can minimise gastrointestinal irritation that some vitamins may cause. This is particularly beneficial for children, who might be more sensitive to stomach upset from certain nutrients.
- Better Taste and Compliance: Liposomal vitamins can often be formulated to mask unpleasant tastes, making them more palatable for children. Improved taste can lead to better compliance, ensuring that children take their vitamins regularly.
- Stability and Shelf Life: Encapsulation within liposomes can help protect vitamins from oxidation and other forms of degradation, potentially extending the shelf life of the product.
- Targeted Delivery: Liposomes can be designed to release their contents at specific sites within the body, potentially improving the efficacy of the vitamins by delivering them where they are most needed.
These advantages make liposomal multivitamins an appealing option, especially for children who might have difficulty absorbing or tolerating standard multivitamin formulations.
Why add nucleotide to a multivitamin?
Adding nucleotides, found also in breast milk and formula, to a children's multivitamin can offer several benefits. Here are some possible advantages:
- Immune System Support: Nucleotides are essential for the growth and function of immune cells. Supplementation can help support a healthy immune response, which is particularly important for children as their immune systems are still developing.
- Gut Health: Nucleotides play a role in the maintenance and repair of the gastrointestinal tract. They can promote the growth and function of intestinal cells, improving gut health and potentially enhancing nutrient absorption.
- Growth and Development: Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, making them crucial for cell division and growth. This can be particularly beneficial during periods of rapid growth in children.
- Cognitive Function: There is some evidence to suggest that nucleotides may support brain health and cognitive function, potentially aiding in learning and memory.
- Recovery from Illness: During illness or stress, the body's demand for nucleotides increases. Supplementation can help meet these demands, supporting quicker recovery and overall resilience.
- Enhanced Metabolism: Nucleotides are involved in energy metabolism and can help support the body's energy needs, which is vital for active and growing children.
Ingredients
Ultra-Pure Water, Phospholipids (non GMO Sunflower, Lipoid), Glycerol, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Quali®-C), Nucleotide (Nutri-tide® IM50 as 5-Ribonucleotides/ RNA Concentrated Extract), Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate), Niacin (Nicotinamide), Zinc (as Zinc Ascorbate), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherol), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin-5-Phosphate), Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Folate [(6S)5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid glucosamine salt], Iodine ( as Potassium Iodide), Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7, VitaMK7®), Biotin, Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol, non GMO algal source, D3V), Vitamin B12 (as Hydroxocobalamin), Xylitol (sweetener), Natural Strawberry Flavouring, Bubble Gum Flavouring, Xanthan Gum (stabiliser), Potassium sorbate (preservative).
Directions
Tastes best chilled, shake before use. Children aged 1 – 5 years, take 5ml per day. Children aged 5+, take 10ml per day or as professionally directed.
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