Parents normally do not know where to start from when it comes to supplementation. It is indeed a challenging task to young parents. Every parent tries their best to prepare a well-balanced diet for their children. That being said, this can be limited by time constraint especially for working parents. It is true that supplements cannot replace a healthy diet. However, they can definitely support what is lacking in the diet. There are a variety of kid’s supplements available in the market with health claims such as supporting general health, improving immune system and more. It may be difficult to choose but fret not, here are some of our tips to guide parents in choosing the right supplement for their children.
Ingredients
- Ensure that the supplements are free from;
- Artificial flavour
- Artificial colour
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Dosage
- Follow exactly the recommended serving size as per stated on the packaging label. Do pay attention to the caution note to avoid overdose.
Quality & Safety
- Purchase only if the products are proven safe for consumption. Look out for regulatory claims such as GMP, MESTI, HALAL logo and others.
Allergen Claims
- Pay attention to certain ingredients if your child has any known allergies. For example, this product contains gluten/wheat/soy/lactose/eggs/shellfish/nuts.
Read Nutritional Label
- Make fair comparison among products of the same category. The nutrition facts label comprises all the essential information that you should take note of.