25/08/2023
So it's back to school soon, and as every parent knows, sometimes the wee ones and not so wee ones 😀need a little boost to settle them in, and help avoid the dreaded doses, that tend to do the rounds when school starts. Many of my clients have been asking for advice in regard to supplements. With so many supplements being promoted online, it's very hard for them to feel confident in their choice. And also feel there is alot of conflicting adice and it makes them feel they need loads of different stuff. My advice would be as follows.
😀If you feel you would like to supplement, a good age apropriate multivitamin with varied omagas is more than sufficient .There really should not be any need for anything else unless your doctor or other MEDICAL health professional has advised differently.
😀 If you feel your child has a varied and healthy diet and you are not concerned about vitamin intake. So you just want a wee boost to help with settling in. An age appropriate omega oil is perfect. Especially if it has a touch of Vit D,C or E
😀 My recommendations for National School age would be Eskimo Kids OR Junior Revive. They are both great so whichever is most suitable for your child.
😀For secondary level (especially those facing the start of their junior and leaving cert year) and starting college Revive Mastermind is fantastic, but if they don't like the the drink form, Seven seas cod liver oil plus multivitamin for 12yrs+ is OR Sevenseas omega 3 +multivitamin for Men/woman 18yrs + are great wee all-rounders. Again if you dont think there is need for a vitamin boost and just want omega oils to help with focus with the busy settling in period, any Good Quality oil capsules such as Clean Marine seven seas or pharma nord omegas.
💢💢💢MOST IMPORTANTLY 💢💢💢
The most important advice I can give you when it comes to supplements is that not all supplements are safe for everyone. So it does not matter if it's for your child, yourself, or another family member. I always recommend that If there is any known underlying condition or you are on ANY medications whatsoever, please buy your supplements at Pharmacy so you can ask them to check for contraindications and drug interactions specific to the medication or condition.
All my recommendations are available at Fosters Pharmacy ltd , Arva. Where there is an excellent selection of good quality supplements available and well trained staff to advise you on an alternative if my recommendations are not suitable for you or your family member.
I hope this has been helpful and has answered some of your questions😀
Wishing both students and parents a smooth start to the new school year and all the months that follow 😀
