6 Reasons Why I Don't Recommend Synthetic Multivitamins For Kids

As discussed yesterday on my stories, saved under highlight: vitamins, here is a quick breakdown why I do not promote synthetic multivitamins for kids. I much prefer hacking their mineral intake from plant or organ derived products like: herbal tinctures and dessicated organ supplements. These are much more bioavailable, usually high quality wild crafted and grass fed and contain a plathora of benefits beyond the nutrition label that support a strong immunity, high function thyroids and cell energy production.

1 - Low absorption rate and quality:
Vitamin A palmitate, for example, has shown in studies to have the potential for vitamin A toxicity, vs retinol, the bioavailable source. Another source of vitamin A in multivitamins is beta-carotene, which requires a good metabolism to be absorbed, studies show it’s usually around 3% absorption rate: you would need to eat 40 pounds of cooked carrots for 100g of liver to achieve the same ratio of retinol.

2 - Missing key components from naturally derived vitamin:
Vitamin C derived from fruit is rich in enzymes, copper, bioflavonoids, P-J-K factors. All important components that support strong immunity and fights oxidative stress. Ascorbic acid is actually just the outer layer of Vitamin C.

3 - Sourced from GMO corn or soy:
Synthetic C - D - E, for example, are usually sourced from GMO corn and seed oils like sunflower/soy. Many studies have shown that genetically modified products are sources of low thyroid function, gut dysbiosis, overburn of liver.

4 - Missing master minerals:
Magnesium and potassium are often left behind in these products but ironically are at the building blocks of cell energy production!
Official stats confirm that more than 75% of the western population are deficient in both minerals.
They also help convert Vitamin D, pulling it away from the tissues and arteries where it creates calcification: cardiovascular or joint issues.