SUPPLEMENTS FOR CHILDREN

Andy,

I recently started giving lil A B-Force 50 by Prairie Naturals (Vitamin B Complex with P5P & methylcobaliamin)

Each vegetable capsule contains:
Vitamin B - 1 (thiamine HCL)..............50mg
Vitamin B - 2 (riboflavin)...................50mg
Vitamin B - 3 (niacinamide)................50mg
Vitamin B5 (calcium-D-pantothenate)...50mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL)...............45mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate).....5mg
Vitamin B - 9 (folic acid)....................1,000 mcg
Vitamin B - 12 (cyanocobalamin).........50 mcg
Vitamin B - 12 (methylcobalamin)........100mcg
Biotin.............................................500mg
Choline (choline biartrate)..................20mg
Inositol...........................................50mg
Para amino benzoic acid (PABA)..........50mg

I was told that this product has very good absorption.  How does this supplement sound to you Andy?


Sharmin

Andy,

I am giving lil A Osteocare (I ordered a box of the liquid a while back, I will order the chewables once the kids have finished the liquid).

I also supplement with extra vitamin D3 and zinc.  Today I purchased to following to replace the zinc tablet that I give him (in order to give him copper):

Classic Series - scarce essential minerals
Zinc -Copper Balance
Mineral Aspartates and Krebs Cycle Ligands

Zinc (Citrate, malate, Succinate, Fumerate)     15mg
Copper (Citrate, Malate)                               2mg

Discussion: Zinc and copper are esential minerals critical to health and commonly deficient in Western diets.  Unbalanced zinc supplementation is common, which may lead to secondary coper deficiency by competing for absorption and interfering with its metabolism.  Research suggests that an excessive ratio of zinc to copper has a negative impact on cardiovascular and skeletal health.

Andy, do you think that this is a good product?  Should zinc/copper be balanced better b/c lil A is getting zinc in Osteocare?

Thanks,
Sharmin

I would not add anymore copper than that. The ratio should be around 10:1 zinc/copper, so adding a little more zinc would be appropriate.

The B-complex looks like a good product for a child. An adult would want to double those amounts. Also, it's best taken with meals to avoid stomach upset.

Thanks Andy,

As per your advice earlier - my husband and I take two tablets of the B-force and lil A takes one. 

Sharmin

BTW, the difference that the B-complex makes in terms of energy for my son is quite amazing!  It is definitely one of the best supplements I have given him. 

Sharmin

Dr John Wood emphasized the importance of B complex at the Singapore conference. He explained that it essential for for healthy blood, and he recommended that thals take it daily.

Andy,

For adults taking 2 tablets of the B-complex vitamins - is it better to take both at once or is it better to take two separate doses (1 morning & 1 evening) ? 

I will start giving lil A the zinc/copper supplement tomorrow.

Sharmin

Andy

Is is okay to give a B complex supplements in addition to the Yummi bears multivitamin and minerals Or this would be too much vitamins??

manal

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Classic Series - scarce essential minerals
Zinc -Copper Balance
Mineral Aspartates and Krebs Cycle Ligands

Zinc (Citrate, malate, Succinate, Fumerate)     15mg
Copper (Citrate, Malate)                               2mg

Discussion: Zinc and copper are esential minerals critical to health and commonly deficient in Western diets.  Unbalanced zinc supplementation is common, which may lead to secondary coper deficiency by competing for absorption and interfering with its metabolism.  Research suggests that an excessive ratio of zinc to copper has a negative impact on cardiovascular and skeletal health.

Andy, do you think that this is a good product?  Should zinc/copper be balanced better b/c lil A is getting zinc in Osteocare?

The ratio should be around 10:1 zinc/copper

Sharmin,
Osteocare also have 10mg Zinc, soo total zinc you're giving Littl-A is 25mg after adding this supplement that is having 15mg ..... soo its a little more than Andy's sugested ratio ...

M i Right Andy ? ....

Best REgards
Take Care
Umair

n good luck Little-A :goocluck

Sharmin,

You can take the B complex either way. It's more a matter of personal preference than anything. If you are feeling tired, you may want to try twice daily to see if it makes any difference by having a constant dose in your body.

Manal,

The amount of B vitamins in Yummi Bears is fairly low so it is OK to use a B complex also.

Umair,

Don't forget that there are also amounts of these minerals taken from diet. The ratio is only approximate so a bit more zinc is not a problem. The main thing is to make sure some copper is taken if on long term zinc supplements.

Thank you Andy,

I will try splitting my dose for the added energy.

Sharmin

Thanks Andy, i will start searching for a B-complex syrup too

manal

Thanx Andy,
for clearfying that 

Umair

Andy,

Lil A plays soccer daily at school.  Today is his first soccer game of the season this year.  He seems pretty active and healthy - I have given him a second B-complex this evening (he had his first pill in the morning).  Is this what you would advise Andy? 

Thanks,

Sharmin

ps. with the aggressive chelation - exjade/desferal 7X a week and IP6 3 times a day - his color has completely returned to normal - his complexion is completely light and clear.  Thanks for your support & advice everyone