B vitamins for children

The group of B vitamins includes several vitamin substances that perform different functions, but are very important for the health of the child. Lack of any of these vitamins adversely affects the functioning of the body as a whole. And therefore, all parents should know which vitamins belong to the B-group and how they are important for the child, as well as in which products and vitamin preparations they contain.

The value of B vitamins and the need for childhood

IN 1

This vitamin is also called thiamine... It is important for metabolic processes in cells, especially in the central nervous system. This vitamin is responsible for intelligence, memory and attention. In addition, vitamin B1 is needed to regulate the digestive tract and heart.

The daily requirement for thiamine at different ages is:

AT 2

This vitamin, which is also called riboflavin, is necessary for energy processes in cells. It takes part in the formation of nerve cells, as well as cells of the mucous membranes, skin and blood.

Without a sufficient amount of vitamin B2, the work of the adrenal glands is disrupted, and vision deteriorates, since riboflavin is a component of the pigment that protects the retina from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and is responsible for night vision.

The child needs riboflavin per day in the following amount:

IN 3

This vitamin is called nicotinic acid, niacin or vitamin PP. The main functions of this compound are participation in the synthesis of hormones, the metabolism of nutrients and the formation of enzymes. Also, niacin is important for the synthesis of red blood cells, the work of the central nervous system, heart and blood vessels.

The daily requirement for vitamin PP in childhood is:

AT 4

This vitamin is also called cholinesince it was first obtained from bile. Its main function is called participation in the metabolism of fats and liver function. In addition, this vitamin has a beneficial effect on such functions of the nervous system as attention and memory. A child needs 100-350 mg of choline per day.

AT 5

This vitamin is also called "Pantothenic acid". It is important for attention, heart function, fat breakdown, wound healing, mucous membrane and skin regeneration. Also, this vitamin is required to support hormonal levels and immunity.

Children need this vitamin per day in such quantities:

AT 6

This vitamin, whose other name is pyridoxine, is extremely important for amino acid metabolism. Also, this compound takes part in hematopoiesis and the formation of hemoglobin, affects the acid-base balance and blood glucose levels.

Vitamin B6 stimulates the elimination of excess fluid from the body and improves the functioning of the immune system.

Every day, the child needs to receive pyridoxine in the following amount:

AT 7

This vitamin, also called biotin or vitamin H, is extremely important for the condition of the skin, since it participates in the formation of collagen. A sufficient supply of this vitamin ensures the normal condition of nails and hair, and is also necessary for the metabolism of fats and the work of digestive enzymes.

The daily intake of biotin in childhood should be as follows:

AT 9

This vitamin is also called folic acid. It is very important for the formation of neurotransmitters, the production of gastric juice, and the growth and formation of cells. This vitamin is required for normal blood formation, as well as protein metabolism.

Every day, children need folic acid in this amount:

AT 12

This vitamin, called cyanocobalamin, required for the normal division of germ cells, as well as cells in the bone marrow. Such a compound takes part in most physiological processes in the child's body, affecting metabolic processes, immunity, sleep, mental functions and much more.

The daily requirement of children for vitamin B12 is:

For more information on vitamin B12, see Live Healthy.

Lack of B vitamins

Hypovitaminosis of compounds belonging to the group of B vitamins is quite common in childhood and manifests itself:

Pallor and dryness of the skin.
Acne or boils.
Hair loss and dryness.
Decreased attention.
Pain in the heart and shortness of breath.
Digestive system problems (decreased appetite, flatulence, nausea, and others).
Frequent conjunctivitis.
Weakness.
Anemia.
Vision problems.
Stomatitis.
Insomnia.
Increased irritability.

We recommend watching a video, which describes in more detail the symptoms of hypovitaminosis in children:

It is especially important to pay attention to the intake of B-vitamins in sufficient dosages for such groups of children:

For nursing babies.
Teenagers.
Children with chronic diseases.
Babies who don't eat well.
Often sick children.
Children attending sports sections.

Why vitamin B deficiency is called a 21st century problem, see the next video.

Products

Vitamin Supplements

B vitamins can be found in many multivitamin preparations. Since different vitamins of this group increase the effectiveness of each other, usually in vitamin preparations, they are represented by a complex of most representatives of group B.

Often vitamin B1, riboflavin, pyridoxine and vitamin B12 can be seen in vitamins for children, since these are the most important compounds for the life and growth of the child's body.

Traditionally, supplements containing B vitamins are intended to prevent hypovitaminosis. The dosages of vitamins presented in them are from 25 to 100% of the daily requirement. Multivitamins with a high content of B vitamins are also prescribed for problems with the functioning of the nervous system and high mental stress.

Pediatricians argue about the need to introduce vitamin complexes into the diet of children. For example, the authoritative doctor Komarovsky does not see the need for them, but the Union of Pediatricians of Russia does. For more on this, see the following videos.

Overdose

Since all vitamins included in group B are water-soluble compounds, they are not able to accumulate in the body. If, with food or with vitamin preparations, a small excess of B vitamins enters the child's body, all excess substances are excreted.

It is only dangerous to consume a large dose of such vitamins at once, which can lead to intoxication and digestive problems.

The best drugs and their names

To prevent the lack of B vitamins in childhood, you can use the following vitamin complexes:

Multi-tabs. In the line of these multivitamins, group B is presented in supplements Kid for children 1-4 years old and Junior for children 4-11 years old. These preparations are chewable tablets containing 7 B vitamins. Group B is also found in the Teenager and Imuno Kids multivitamins, where biotin is additionally present (a total of 8 B vitamins).

Pikovit... The Pikovit 1+ complex, represented by syrup for babies over a year old, contains 5 basic vitamins of group B. Pikovit 3+ chewable tablets for children over three years old, complexes for children over 4 years of age (Pikovit 4+ tablets and Pikovit D tablets), as well as Pikovit Forte tablets for children over 7 years old include 7 vitamins of this group. Pikovit Plus chewable tablets additionally contain biotin.

Alphabet... A feature of such vitamin preparations is the division of vitamins and minerals into 3 single doses, which takes into account their compatibility and assimilation. One dose (sachet No. 1 Our baby) contains vitamins B12 and B9, as well as pantothenic acid. In the yellow tablet Kindergarten and the white tablets Shkolnik and Teenager they are supplemented with biotin. Another dose (sachet No. 2 Our baby, orange tablets Kindergarten, Shkolnik and Teenager) contains vitamins B2, B6 and B3. The third dose (sachet No. 3 Our baby, pink tablets Kindergarten, Schoolboy and Teenager) contains folic acid and vitamin B1.

Vitamishki... In these vitamins in the form of cute cubs, recommended from the age of 3, group B is presented in the Focus + complexes (contains riboflavin), Multi + (contains choline, vitamins B1, H, B5, B12, pyridoxine, folic acid and biotin) and Bio + ( contains vitamins B1, B6, biotin, choline and niacin).