Children’s Health
Kids are not just miniature adults; they are unique, and have different needs. During development, children need a lot of building blocks to keep them active and strong. To support your child’s health, it’s important to fortify them with all the defenses and resources they need to stay healthy.
The Importance of Iron
Iron is a mineral that is an essential component of the blood, and getting enough of it is crucial to maintaining healthy blood cells. When you do not get enough iron, iron deficiency can result, which may lead to more serious complications.
Children and Iron Deficiency
During the first years of life, the body of a child is constantly evolving. Iron is an essential building block of early child development, and can easily become depleted.
The Gut Flora in Infants
The intestinal environment of a developing child is intricately complex, and is composed of both "good" and "bad" bacterial species. To prevent common childhood ailments such as upset stomach and diarrhea, probiotics may be the answer.
What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is an itchy, inflammatory skin disorder commonly affecting kids that has many harmful consequences for their quality of life. Many studies show that probiotics could play an important role in immune function.
The What and Why of Probiotics
What are probiotics, and why are they so important for us? Probiotics have many potential health benefits, but many factors influence their effectiveness.
Benefits of Micronutrition
We have all heard about vitamins and minerals, but why are they so essential for growth and disease prevention? Learn about the difference between essential and non-essential nutrients, and the study of micronutrition.