Vitamins with iron for children

Every mother knows about the importance of iron for the child, therefore heightened attention is paid to its presence in food. And therefore all parents should know the sources of this element for children in food, and also understand when such sources may not be enough and the child must be given iron-containing vitamins.

The role of iron in the body of a child is difficult to overestimate, because such an element is important for blood formation, the immune system, redox processes, skin condition and cellular metabolism. Here are its main beneficial properties:

• Included in the hemoglobin and other proteins, as well as enzymes.
• Participates in tissue respiration, helping oxygen penetrate into the cells.
• Interferes with development of strong exhaustion and drowsiness, protects from stresses.
• Supports body growth processes.
• Participates in the conduct of nerve impulses and supports the brain.
• Provides immunity and thyroid support.
• Improves the effectiveness of B vitamins.

Daily, the child should receive iron in such quantities:

If a child is iron deficient, this will be indicated by the following symptoms:

• Decreased appetite.
• Pallor of the skin.
• Drowsiness and lethargy.
• Deteriorated hair condition.
• Cracks in the lips and tongue.
• Peeling of the skin on the knees and elbows.
• "Dash" on the nail plate.
• Immune weakening.
• Mental impairment.
• Digestive disorders.

In order for children to get enough iron in their diet, they should have in their diet:

• Meat, heart and liver dishes.
• Buckwheat and other cereals.
• Dishes from peas and other legumes.
• Fresh green vegetables.
• Persimmon, apples, plums, pomegranates and other fruits.
• Blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, black currants and other berries.
• Egg yolks.
• Dried fruits.
• Lean fish.
• Sesame, halvah and pumpkin seeds.
• Carrot, pomegranate and other juices.
• Bran.
• Sea Kale
• Cocoa.
• Mushrooms

Iron preparations, in which this element is the main component, should be used in children only when indicated and after a doctor's prescription. They contain an element in a fairly high dose, so uncontrolled use can cause harm to the child. In addition, the dosage of such funds should be selected individually, taking into account possible contraindications.

Vitamin supplements with a high content of this element are recommended for children who do not consume meat and its other sources. Also, these drugs should be taken:

• During the period of recovery after a disease or surgical treatment.
• With intolerance to cow's milk.
• In diseases of the digestive tract, impairing the absorption of nutrients.
• During the period of active growth, when iron is intensively consumed.
• With a restrictive diet.
• With significant physical exertion.

Iron is found in such multivitamin children's complexes:

• Naturetto. Among the additives with this name is the drug "Glucose with iron". It contains iron gluconate (8.25 mg in one strawberry chewable tablet) supplemented with vitamins C and group B. The drug is allowed from 4 years of age.

• Alphabet. Such vitamin supplements provide optimal absorption of the element, since it is separated from compounds that interfere with its absorption. In addition, Alphabet iron is combined with folic acid, beta-carotene, vitamins C and B1, as well as copper (this element is not only in the Our Baby complex). One sachet Our baby includes 5 mg of iron (this complex is given to children 1.5-3 years old). One pink tablet of the Kindergarten complex, designed for children 3-7 years old, contains 8 mg of an element. The cherry tablet of both the Shkolnik complex (for 7–14 years old) and the Teenager complex (for 14–18 years old) contains iron in a dose of 12 mg.

• Vitrum. Iron is found in all Vitrum children's multivitamins except for the Kids Gummy supplement. In one tablet of the drug Baby for children 3-5 years old, it contains 9 mg. Each tablet of the Vitrum Kids complex for 4-7-year-old children gives 15 mg of iron. In one tablet, Vitrum Junior, calculated at the age of 7-14 years, it is contained in a dose of 18 mg. Each tablet Vitrum Teenager, which is given at the age of 14-18, is a source of 10 mg of an element.

• Jungle. The element in such vitamins is present in Jungle Kids syrup for children 1-6 years old (contains 1 mg of ferrous gluconate in 5 ml) and jungle chewable tablets with minerals for children over 6 years old (contain 18 mg of iron fumarate in 1 tablet).

• Compl Active. Such multivitamins prescribed for children 7-12 years. Each tablet complex gives a child 10 mg of iron.

• Multi-tabs. Iron is present in most complexes for children of this brand. From the daily dosage of the Baby complex, a child of 1-4 years old will receive 10 mg of this element. The same amount is contained in the preparation Immuno Kids, which is given to children of 7-14 years old. One tablet of the Calcium Kid Complex +, designed for ages 2-7 years, gives the child 8 mg of iron. From one pill of the Junior complex, a child of 4-7 years old will receive 14 mg, and each tablet of the Multi-Tabs Teenager for adolescence contains its 12 mg.

• Pikovit Multivitamins of this brand with the content of this element are represented by the additives Pikovit Yunik 3+ (2 chewable tablets contain 4 mg of iron fumarate) and Pikovit Plus 4+ (1 tablet contains 5 mg of iron fumarate).

• Solgar Kangavites Multivitamins and minerals. This complex is designed for children older than two years. One chewable tablet of this supplement will give the child 2.5 mg of iron in the form of fumarate.

• Supradin Kids Junior. Such multivitamins prescribed from 5 years of age.In one chewable tablet of this complex, 6 mg of iron fumarate is present.

In the video below, Dr. Komarovsky will tell you how to properly take such drugs and with what vitamins they should not be combined.