Why do children and adolescents need B vitamins? The reason is as simple as it is worthy of attention. Their intense metabolism makes it generally necessary to take nutrients, completely and correctly. Precisely the vitamins, in fact, promote the full development of organisms, therefore they cannot miss especially in the growth phase that reaches adolescence. These are nutrients that the human body is able to synthesize independently, which is why the diet becomes the number one supplier of these essential elements.
But where are the B vitamins found?
They are predominantly in fruits, vegetables, meats, legumes, and whole grains, alas, notoriously foods with which children and adolescents tend to be present. A recent survey conducted with pediatricians has shown that 22.1% of patients follow a poor diet and worrying 24.5% follow a completely unbalanced diet. What to do? Giuseppe Mele: “the number one advice is correct eating habits by introducing a sufficient intake of meat, fruit, and vegetables into the daily diet “. In the event that this provision is not sufficient, the doctors suggest the possibility of using supplements.
Polyvitamin formulations are particularly useful, able to provide the right amount of vitamins, supplements readily available without the need for a prescription.