Second Nature Care Blog

Pediatric Vitamin Deficiencies in the Pandemic

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 26, 2021 5:51:46 PM / by Dr. Isadora Guggenheim

With the pandemic and kids learning from home, many parents are concerned about their children’s attention span, cognitive function, and mood. This article explores important nutrients for good pediatric brain health, attention span, and mood.

In developed areas, children are most commonly deficient in vitamins (i.e., A, B6, C, D, E, folate) and minerals (i.e. iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, and calcium). This risk increases in low-income areas, where poor nutrition has been shown to increase the risk of “neurocognitive deficits”. Studies have shown a correlation between ADHD and deficiencies specifically in iron, iodine, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Our patients use www.wholescripts to get the highest quality supplements that are not in your local health food store. www.wholescripts,com or call  1 800647-6100

Passcode: SECOND NATURE

Practitioner: GUGGENHEIM 

Supplementation of iron, iodine, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, on their own or in combination, have all resulted in improved behavior and cognitive function, as well as reduced hyperactivity in children with ADHD. The article recommends a “quality multivitamin and mineral supplement” as the most effective steps to ensure children meet their nutritional needs. Supplementation of these nutrients can also improve mental health in everyone.

We run comprehensive blood labs for children.  Your children are our future. Their health matters. 

To book an appointment or order supplements Contact Second Nature Naturopathic Care

 

Decker, C. (Oct 2020). Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions for Pediatric Brain Health. Townsend Letter, (447). 36-38.

Topics: Child and Teen Health, Healthy Living

Isadora Guggenheim, ND, FNP, RN, MS, CNS, LMT, owner of Second Nature Naturopathic Care, LLC
For all appointments: Tel: 845 358-8385 Fax: 845 358-2963 drguggenheim@msn.com