According to Kellogg’s, their kid’s cereals contain vitamins that “help support immunity” …AKA says NO WAY!
Whether it’s gummy candies fortified with vitamins or cereals done the same way – the KEY ISSUE is the SUGAR.
We know that while vitamins MAY help – and this depends on quality and dosage – support the immune system, we know for CERTAIN that SUGAR suppresses the immune system and feeds the bad bacteria often responsible for colds (not a virus).
Parents who want sure fire immune supportive solutions should look to Nature’s Candy bowl – fruits in a variety of colors, nuts and seeds – as well as limiting the amount of sugar their child consumes…think Apples vs Apple Jacks!
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How do we find a quality multi-vitamin for our young children (6 and under) that does not have high amounts of lead in it? I just read info on an FDA site that showed most vitamins out there have high amounts of lead.
“I appreciate your concern. There are a couple of brands I feel confident in, especially Kid’s Natural Calm Mulit which will be in stores like Whole Foods beginning in March”