Brewer's yeast only sounds like an adult; in fact, there is nothing prohibited in this dietary supplement for children. The product is recommended by pediatricians for use in children in a variety of situations. In this article we will talk about the advisability of taking, as well as about the features of using brewer's yeast for children.
What is it - composition, properties
Brewer's yeast is a single-celled fungal organism obtained during the fermentation of beer wort. It is at the stage of fermentation that the maximum benefit is manifested and the composition is revealed.
They contain more than 15 vitamins, especially a lot of B vitamins, 14 minerals, including calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron so much needed by children. Also brewer's yeast is rich in amino acids, proteins, enzymes.
They are produced most often in dry tablet form.
You can also purchase liquid brewer's yeast if there is a brewery nearby that sells the product separately. Of course, liquid yeast is more useful, but it is very difficult to store it.
It is more practical and convenient to use the tablet form of the supplement. Some manufacturers produce special children's brewer's yeast, which differ little in composition from conventional dietary supplements recommended for adults.
The unique composition determines the multifaceted action of the additive:
- the condition of nails and hair improves;
- appetite increases, digestion improves;
- metabolic processes are normalized;
- the intestinal microflora improves;
- the work of the nervous system improves;
- the removal of toxins is accelerated;
- bones and muscles are strengthened;
- immunity increases.
Benefit and harm
For children, the product is useful primarily as a source of protein: almost half of the mass of the dose taken is made up of protein compounds that are important for the growth and development of the child's body. The effect of a food additive in the intestines is generally difficult to overestimate - it helps to prevent constipation and dysbiosis.
Brewer's yeast for teenagers helps to get rid of acne and make the skin clearer, for children of any age the product is useful from boils, to strengthen the immune system. There are many conditions in which dietary supplements with brewer's yeast can be recommended to a child - from low appetite in "little ones" to rehabilitation processes after surgical interventions and injuries.
Brewer's yeast is well tolerated by children and easy to take.
Today special forms are produced - enriched with a certain vitamin or mineral substance.
- There is brewer's yeast with an increased amount of calcium for children who grow slowly and suffer from developmental delays.
- There is yeast enriched with magnesium for nervous and highly excitable children and adolescents under severe stress and increased mental and emotional stress.
- You can buy brewer's yeast with sulfur, copper, and succinic acid.
For almost every case, you can choose the most suitable composition of a biologically active food supplement.
Do not think that dietary supplements can not cause the slightest harm to the child's body. Brewer's yeast, due to its rich and rich chemical composition, can cause an allergic reaction. If the enzymatic mechanisms fail, gastrointestinal disorders can occur.
Indications
Brewer's yeast is prescribed in the following cases:
- for the prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiency;
- in case of metabolic disorders, especially protein and carbohydrate, low weight or obesity in a child;
- with insufficient or inadequate nutrition;
- with high physical exertion (when playing sports, for example);
- with significant mental stress, stress, overwork, emotional instability;
- during the recovery period after a serious illness or surgery;
- with diabetes mellitus;
- with anemia;
- with dermatological diseases;
- with stomatitis;
- with violations of the nervous system.
Contraindications
Brewer's yeast is not recommended for children with:
- chronic renal failure, severe diseases of the urinary system;
- fungal diseases, especially with infections by fungi of the genus Candida;
- osteoporosis;
- hereditary Leber syndrome.
A temporary ban on the use of brewer's yeast can be imposed if the child is taking diuretics for medical reasons, since diuretics reduce the effectiveness of taking dietary supplements. It is also not recommended to take dietary supplements in conjunction with medicines antagonists to vitamin B 12.
Instructions for use
The supplement is not recommended for infants. Most manufacturers indicate that brewer's yeast is undesirable for children under 3 years of age. However, in practice, many parents, when appointing a pediatrician, start giving supplements to children at 2 years old and are quite happy with the result.
The younger the child, the greater the need for prior consultation with a pediatrician.
In some cases, the use may be prohibited by a specialist if the child has contraindications.
Pills
It is recommended to give the supplement to children after a meal in about 15-20 minutes. Dosages for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes are different.
For prevention:
- a child from 3 to 6 years old is given 0.5 g of yeast per day, the volume is divided into two doses;
- schoolchildren under the age of 12 are given 0.5 g of brewer's yeast twice a day;
- adolescents and high school students can be given twice a day a gram of brewer's yeast after meals.
If we are talking about prevention, when parents give yeast for no apparent pathological reason, for example, to increase immunity during the period of seasonal ARVI and influenza diseases, the course of administration should not last longer than a month.
The therapeutic dose is determined exclusively by a doctor who knows exactly what kind of disease or condition a particular child needs to treat.
Usually, therapeutic doses are 1.5-2 times higher than prophylactic ones.
Dry tablet forms of release are not picky in storage conditions, but they should not be in the area of direct sunlight, in the heat, or get wet.
Liquid form
Liquid brewer's yeast should be dosed more strictly, since its effect is more pronounced.
- children from 6 to 13 years old are given a teaspoon three times a day;
- children over 13 years old - 2 spoons.
For babies under 6 years old, the liquid form is not suitable.
The product is preliminarily dissolved in a glass of water at room temperature and given to the child to drink. This is best done before meals, about 20-25 minutes.
Liquid brewer's yeast for children is stored for a limited period, this should be done in the refrigerator, they must not be frozen.
Reviews
Parents, discussing the use of brewer's yeast in childhood on thematic forums on the Internet, emphasize that the list of uses is much wider than the official instructions indicate. Many people buy them for children who often suffer from such a phenomenon as barley on the eye. Quite often, the main motivation for starting the application is thin hair in a child, alopecia, hair loss.
According to the parents' reviews, there is an effect from the use of brewer's yeast, however, it often turns out to be much less than expected after reading the instructions.
Many are puzzled by the age limit of "7 years", which is sometimes found in the package insert. This is not a strict limitation, but a legal requirement, since no clinical trials of substances have been carried out on the younger age group, the results of exposure can only be speculative. Often this does not prevent pediatricians from prescribing brewer's yeast to preschoolers.
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