The child's immunity is weaker and more vulnerable, and therefore children get sick more often than adults. Improving children's immunity is the cherished dream of most moms and dads. For these purposes, you can use the natural preparation "Spirulina".
In this material, we will present detailed instructions for the product, we will tell you how "Spirulina" is useful for children, and how to give it correctly.
Medicine or not?
"Spirulina" is not a medicine, but a dietary supplement - a biologically active food supplement. It is created on the basis of a special type of plant - Chinese spirulina brown alga. Refers to blue-green microalgae, and in the language of scientists is called Spirullina platensis.
The unusual properties of this single-celled alga were already familiar to ancient Chinese doctors. She was appreciated for her ability to quickly heal the wounds of warriors and prolong the life of the elders.
Today, the qualities of algae are used to correct various pathologies, in which it is required to strengthen the immune system, improve metabolism, and mobilize the body's reserves.
The dietary supplement is produced at three Russian enterprises: at the DIOD ecological food plant, at the Biosolar Moscow State University research and production enterprise and at V-MIN.
Composition and form of release
The small algae spirulina has a large supply of nutrients. It contains 18 amino acids essential for humans, eight of which are considered essential for humans.
It also contains pigments: carotenoids, chlorophyll, phycocyanin. Spirulina has a considerable amount of provitamin A and vitamins of group B. But it is most rich in minerals, it contains a lot of iodine, selenium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, potassium.
How much a child will receive nutrients depends on which particular drug, and which manufacturer he will be given. "Spirulina VEL", for example, contains 0.5 grams of substances from natural raw materials, and "Pantetin" - only 0.3 grams.
Spirulina preparations can be purchased commercially in different dosage forms. There is spirulina in tablets, there is a suspension, and even algae chips, capsules and powder of the dried herbal component are also widespread. More recently, algae bars have appeared on the market, producers have added nuts, honey and other "goodies" to them.
How does it work?
At the pharmacological level, the active substances of the algae affect the energy metabolism. It is rather difficult to visualize this. Kelp reduces the likelihood of excess weight as it naturally reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
One of the pigments, phycocyanin, is considered a potent natural immunomodulator, while carotene has a moderate antitumor effect. According to experts, dietary supplements have a general strengthening effect on the entire body.
When using this alga, it was found that it promotes the elimination of toxins, salts of heavy metals and radioactive substances from the body, and therefore it is often prescribed during the course of treatment of oncological diseases as an auxiliary food supplement.
It has been proven that Consuming spirulina increases the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, which are responsible for normal digestion and well-being.
It is believed that the systematic intake of dietary supplements is useful for immunity during the period of prevalence of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, and the remedy perfectly strengthens the overall tone, which is very important for children undergoing serious physical and mental stress.
Indications
Manufacturers claim that dietary supplements can be successfully used in the treatment and prevention of seven dozen of various pathologies: diseases of the heart, blood, digestive organs, cancer, dermatological problems.
In practice, a supplement from Chinese algae is most often recommended for children who have a deficiency of vitamins and minerals, if necessary, to carry out a gentle and delicate internal cleansing of the body from toxins and toxins, in case of metabolic disorders. The supplement is especially recommended for children who are often ill to strengthen the immune system.
Algae is indicated for adolescents as it stimulates growth. And for skin problems, you can make therapeutic masks with it.
Contraindications
Since this is not a medicine, but still a biological additive, then there are few contraindications in the corresponding list of instructions for use. Among them, there is only an individual intolerance to algae and its components. Experts note that this intolerance is extremely rare.
It is recommended to take dietary supplements with caution in the presence of problems with the gallbladder, as well as with kidney stones.
Age restrictions
Children can be given preparations based on this algae. At the same time, manufacturers do not limit the age of young patients, therefore, with the permission of a doctor, dietary supplements can be given from any age.
To avoid an allergic reaction, the supplement is usually recommended for children from 3 years of age.
How to use?
For children under 5 years old, 1 tablet is usually recommended for the whole day (half a tablet for two doses), for children over this age - 1-2 tablets twice a day. For teenagers, the dosage can be increased to 2 tablets twice a day.
It is considered optimal to take dietary supplements either half an hour before meals, or with a meal, while the drug in powder form can be mixed with milk or compote and given to the child to drink.
For each specific disease, the dosage and frequency of intake of dietary supplements is determined individually. A prophylactic course to increase immunity is usually 1-2 months.
Side effects and overdose
There were no cases of overdose, side effects in the form of nausea, diarrhea and headache are very rare.
Purchase and storage
The supplement is sold at any pharmacy and does not require a prescription. Stored for two years from the date of manufacture in a dry and dark place at room temperature.
Reviews
Most of the reviews are positive. Many parents prefer to give dietary supplements to children in preparation for attending kindergarten, as well as during the period of mass incidence of viral ailments.
There are also reviews about the complete lack of effect after several therapeutic or preventive courses of "Spirulina", but the child has practically no reviews about algae allergy, and therefore you can safely try to give this supplement, if, of course, the pediatrician has no objections.
For a little history of spirulina, see the next video.
