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Zaini:
 :boredom I wonder why it isn't available here  :scratch.

Zaini.

maha:
Hi Manal
Thankyou once again.  :hugfriend
maha

Sharmin:
Andy,

I am planning to pick up a selenium supplement for lil A today - is 50mcg a good amount?  (he is 27kg). 

For now, I have a lot of liquid osteocare - when I finish it I will order the chewables which has the trace elements.  In the mean time should I pick up a copper supplement too? 

Lastly, should I get vitamin K for him?  If so how much? 

Thank you Andy,

Sharmin

Andy Battaglia:
Sharni,

50 mcg selenium daily is fine. Why vitamin K? Unless there is an ongoing low platelet problem, I would not recommend adding vitamin K, as enough should be found from a balanced diet. Small amounts may also be found in multi-vitamins. Some studies suggest that those at risk for bone fractures because an osteo condition already exists should supplement with high doses of vitamin K for short periods, but little A does not fall into this category.

Sharmin:
Thanks Andy,

I will get him the selenium.  I don't know much about vitamin K - but I saw that some calcium supplements had vitamin K therefore I wondered if it is something thals could use.  Thanks Andy  :hugfriend

Sharmin

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