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Supplements for a toddler - PLS HELP

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Sharmin:
Carisma,

It is my pleasure my friend.  You and Ari are like family to me, don't ever hesitate in asking me for anything.  

FOLIC ACID DROPS - you can give it to him as per indication for age on package
VITAMIN D DROPS - for now give him as per indication - probably 400mL - but after having his
vitamin D levels measured you may need to increase it depending on his levels.
WHEAT GRASS SUPERSHOT – 1/2 super shot daily
Children's Phytoplankton drops – mixed into water or juice
IP6  CAPSULE - 1 capsule mixed in with juice or water.  don't give with meals - it is better not taken with milk or calcium products.
VITAMIN E – 5 drops of this product will supply 100 IU daily.  Mixed with water or juice.  
ZINC - COPPER – this is the one I need to make sure is okay for toddlers.  Would I purchase the adult form capsule?  Mixed into milk.  I am giving lil A adult form of the vitamin but again he is 12 - so you may wish to ask someone in a health food store.  zinc is very very important in thalassemia, zinc deficiency can lead to bone loss.  however, if giving zinc you must also give copper because zinc supplementation without copper can lead to copper deficiency.
OSTEOCARE - What type is good for children?  Can I put this in his milk?  An osteocare liquid is available - I was giving that to both of my kids for a while.  I am currently giving them progressive calcium, magnesium and trace minerals.  these are chewable.  A chewable form of osteocare is also available on the website it contains other important minerals essential in bone health.  Be sure that you are giving calcium and magnesium however.  

I am glad that you were able to find oatmeal that is not fortified.  Generally whole, organic foods are best because they aren't fortified with iron.  Natural iron, which does not come from a meat source is not heavily absorbed.  However, foods that are enriched with iron do contain a form of iron that is readily absorbed - which is not good.  For this reason, avoid breads and cereals that are "enriched" and stick to foods that are whole grain. 


I hope that this is helpful, keep asking questions if you have more.

Sharmin

Binita:
Hello everyone,

By reading the above posts I feel I am lost. My kid is 2.4 yrs n we are from India. I am not giving him any medication except for Asunra 100 mg n now increased to 300mg as his Ferritin is 2318. And I am giving him everything to eat except greens. Am i lacking behind in something.....plz plz advise.

Andy Battaglia:
The more you read here, the more you will learn. Thals are subject to conditions that deplete many nutrients. It is important to make sure that thals have a good diet and get proper nutrition, including appropriate supplements.

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