Why does a children's vitamin complex contain iodine and choline — isn't ordinary food enough? — Multivitamins gummies N30 evalar

Iodine takes part in producing thyroid hormones, on which a child's growth rate, brain development and ability to concentrate depend. The main dietary sources of iodine are sea fish, seafood and iodised salt. If these foods rarely appear on the child's menu and the family lives far from the sea, iodine deficiency is a real situation, especially in regions with iodine-poor soil. That is why iodine is often included in children's multivitamin complexes.

Choline is a nutrient needed for the normal functioning of nerve cells and signalling between them. It is often part of complexes for children. Choline is found in eggs, meat, fish and legumes, but for children with a selective appetite its intake from food may be insufficient.

It's important to understand: the supplement does not replace a varied diet and is not a medicine. If a child has been diagnosed with thyroid disease, a doctor's consultation is needed before taking a complex with iodine — excess iodine is undesirable in some conditions.