This delicious gummy formula provides over 10 essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A for eye health, B Vitamins for energy metabolism, Vitamin C for immune function and collagen synthesis, Vitamin D for bone development, and key minerals Iodine and Zinc for healthy growth.†
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which assists in many other functions including healthy vision.† This essential vitamin is needed to form rhodopsin, an important part of the retina that provides information about color and visual images.†
B Vitamins are also in this formula and include B6, Folic Acid, B12, Biotin, and Pantothenic Acid. B Vitamins are primarily known for supporting energy metabolism.† Each B Vitamin performs a unique role in maintaining proper metabolic functioning.† Folic Acid plays a significant role in the formation of new cells by being involved in DNA and RNA synthesis.† Natural food sources for B Vitamins include meat such as turkey, tuna and liver as well as eggs, milk and peanuts.
Vitamin C is one of the primary antioxidants in the body where it helps fight free radicals and oxidative stress.† Vitamin C is also important for the functioning of white blood cells, which are vital components of the immune system.†
Vitamin D’s major function is to support bone health by enhancing calcium and phosphorus absorption and maintaining healthy blood levels of these minerals.† Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Institute of Medicine both recommend children and adolescents receive 600 IU of Vitamin D per day. These gummies provide 600 IU of Vitamin D per serving for children 4 and up and 300 IU per serving for children 2 to 3, which helps to secure their intake requirement.
Excellent sources of Vitamin D include salmon, mackerel and mushrooms as well as milk, egg yolks and cheese.
