Vitamin Recommendations

Updated on April 10, 2008
S.N. asks from Lindstrom, MN
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Can anyone suggest a good multivitamin for older elementary kids (ages 9 & 11). They have liked the Gummie ones in the past, but they are expensive and I'd like to get them on something for older kids. They don't like most of the chewable ones I've gotten in the past, and they both do well swallowing small pills. I have no idea what is out there for their ages. Thanks!

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M.H.

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My son and neice both love the isageniz isakids vitiamins. I love them as well. I take them for my prenatual vitiamins. They are really good. I love the taste, which I was taking an different kind before I switch.
www.maryhamblin.isagenix.com and you will Isakids on my home page on the left side bar. It's the second to last one.

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H.S.

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Hello, There are quite a few great vitamin companys. Advocare, which is based out of Carrollton, Tx. has excellent vitamins for kids to adults. Another excellent company is Nature Rich, which is based out of Minnesota. I have 3 kids ages 4 to 13 years. My 4yr. old daughter and 9yr. old son are on the Advocare chewable multivitamin and my 13yr. old son, myself and my husband are on the the Nature Rich, it's a liquid multivitamin. It would be worth your while to check Nature Rich, it's an excellent company! What ever vitamin you go with you want to make sure it can be easily absorbed into the body otherwise you will literally be flushing money down the toilet(for lack of better words)!
Good luck! H.

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G.J.

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I use vitamins from melaleuca and Arbonne (has either powder packets you put in water or chews for teens.)
I could get you information for both if you are interested.
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T.O.

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Try Nordic Naturals. You can find them at any health food coop or store. NOW vitamins are good as well. Both mentioned above have the GMP label. (Good Manufacturing Practices) It means that a 3rd party has tested them for lead, mercury, etc.

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C.A.

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M.K.

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Arbonne makes a botanical daily power punch for kids. It is a powder packet that you pour into 6 oz of water. It is fruit punch flavor and contains an amazing amount of vitamins. It is made up of a pro-food blend that contains a number of fruits and vegetables that most children would never consider eating. (elderberries, spinach, pumpkin, cabbage, blueberries...just to name a few)

I would be happy to send you some sample. Your kids could try it before you buy it. 30 packets retails for $22. I would be able to offer you a 35-50% discount.

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J.R.

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I don't have a specific one to try but I just wanted to mention to watch the labels carefully. Some of them have ASPERTAME in them! Can you believe it? Flintstones do for sure. I also watch for artificial colors, etc. The more natural the better. I get the Gummie ones for my kids at Sam's Club. Little Critters is what they are called and they don't have any artificial anything in them.
Good luck,
J.

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J.E.

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Hi!

The vitamin supplement that we have added in our family is Mona Vie, an acai berry/superfruit drink. We've had great results, and I feel really good about knowing I'm putting some incredibly healthy things into our bodies.

MonaVie is a delicious organic and 100% natural health and wellness drink made from the powerful Acai berry of the Amazon along with 18 other nutritious fruits from around the world. It is the most powerful fruit juice blend of its kind. The Acai berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world… “nature’s perfect energy fruit”. It is popping up everywhere and has been all over the news.

MonaVie is a drink made to help the body perform at an optimum level. It has a blend of the most powerful antioxidants , provides the right variety and balance of phytonutrients, and serves as an incredible nutritional supplement.

My good friend Amanda, massage therapist and mom to 3 young kids, introduced it to me. She thought it would be a great supplement for my diet and crazy lifestyle. It took less than 2 weeks for me to realize that I was becoming full of energy, was able to get up earlier and stay up later, was much sharper at work, and generally had a great feeling of well-being and ‘aliveness.’ I’ve also
found my chronic joint aches and pains fade away. My husband is having similar results.

There are lots of great things to say about Mona Vie, and I invite you to visit my website at www.mymonavie.com./jesnough to learn more. You can also see a great You Tube clip that has combined a series of news stories at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbPiMPYbRrU.

If you would like more information, don't hesitate to contact me. It’s an amazing product if you're looking to add something really healthy to your diets.

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V.A.

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Hi
I am also a former teacher and presently a SAHM.
I have twin daughters, age 10, I give them Isotonix Might-A-Mins
from Market America. You can find these online at:
www.Marketamerica.com/vanderson Click on the Isotonix Brand then scroll down to Might-A-Mins, they have 30 serving size $9.95 or a 90 serving size for $24.50. This is a powder that you mix with water and drink, tastes like citrus.
VJA

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