Immune Boosting Vitamins and Nutrients for Children

Early in life, your child’s naïve immune system is challenged as he/she is exposed to a large array of bacteria, viruses and foreign substances in the environment.1,2 A healthy immune system is the best ally your child can have to fight those during his/her development.3,4 

Certain nutrients and vitamins can help support your child’s immune system:

PROBIOTICS

PROBIOTICS
(Such as Bifidus BL)

Good gut bacteria such as Bifidus BL support your infant’s immune system.5,6

 

VITAMINS A, B6, C, D, Copper, Iron, Selenium and Zinc

VITAMINS A, B6, C, D, Copper,
Iron, Selenium and Zinc

Contribute to the normal function of the immune system for infants and young children.7,8

Human Milk Oligosaccharides

Human Milk Oligosaccharides
(HMOs)

They educate the developing immune system, strengthen the gut barrier, act as food for the growth of good gut microbiota, and trap pathogens, which may reduce the risk of infections.9-11

Human Infants receiving a Growing-up Milk like NANKID® Optipro gets the benefits of HMOs. In babies, HMO containing formula vs. an identical formula without HMOs had significantly fewer reports of bronchitis, lower respiratory infection, and use of medication.9 

NANKID® Optipro Growing-up Milk with an optimized protein blend inspired by the protein in breast milk, Bifidus BL, the HMO 2’FL and immune-enhancing vitamins and minerals contribute to continually building your child’s nutritional foundation and supports their lifelong health.

References

  1. Crofts KF & Alexander-Miller MA. Vaccines (Basel). 2020 Dec;8(4):558. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7712002/
  2. Schaffert S & Khatri P. Genome Med. 2018 Nov 23;10(1):88. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6260988/
  3. Fragkou PC, et al. Front Immunol. 2021 Mar 18:12: 644269. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8012492/
  4. Nemours Kid’s Health. Immune System. Available from: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/immune.html Accessed on 15 December 2022.
  5. Langhendries JP, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterolc Nutr. 1995;21:177-181. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7472904/
  6. Chouraqui JP, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2004;38:288-292. https://journals.lww.com/jpgn/fulltext/2004/03000/acidified_milk_formula_supplemented_with.11.aspx
  7. Maggini S, et al. Br J Nutr. 2007 Oct:98 Suppl 1:S29-35. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/selected-vitamins-and-trace-elements-support-immune-function-by-strengthening-epithelial-barriers-and-cellular-and-humoral-immune-responses/94B772EB747D1E5CD9FAC8F90937AA9F
  8. Pai UA, et al. Clin Epidemiol Glob Health. 2018;6:155-159. https://www.bellamysorganicinstitute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Pai-et-al_Clincial-Epidemiology-and-Global-Health.pdf
  9. Puccio G, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017;64(4):624-31. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5378003/
  10. Cheng L, et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2021;61(7):1184-200. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2020.1754756
  11. Berger B, et al. mBio. 2020 Mar 17;11(2):e03196-19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7078481/

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