Warning: Dangerous vitamin agents for children on the market!

Warning: Dangerous vitamin agents for children on the market!

Deutschland - A new warning regarding the use of nutritional supplements for children causes excitement. The Kleine Zeitung reports that the Stiftung Warentest has advised against five tested products. The reason for this is the dangers of overdose vitamin A and copper, which are contained in some preparations. Copper should be avoided in products for children, since it can lead to severe liver damage in the long term. Additional vitamin A also harbors risks such as headaches and liver problems.

Many manufacturers ignore the scientific recommendations that children are supposed to protect against overdosing. In Germany, most children and adolescents are sufficiently supplied with vitamins and minerals. Malnutrition can only occur in certain groups, such as vegan children. It is found that about five percent of children and adolescents consume food supplements, which corresponds to hundreds of thousands

unnecessary risks from dietary supplements

The fears of the parents regarding the nutrition of their children, especially with regard to a lack of absorption of fruit and vegetables, often cause nutritional supplements as a supposed solution. The Federal Institute for Risk Evaluation (BFR) explains that the use of food supplements for healthy children is usually unnecessary. With sufficient and balanced diet, children in Germany are generally well cared for with nutrients.

market and regulation in focus

dietary supplements are legally considered food and are therefore not subject to the strict exams that apply to medicines. In addition, the manufacturers are responsible for the safety of their products. Marketchecks have shown that many products for children exceed the recommended supply values, which underlines the demand for stricter regulation. There are no uniform and detailed regulations for vitamins and minerals in food supplements in Europe, while other countries provide more transparent information about ingredients, quantities and recommended consumption.

The advantages of taking nutritional supplements for children are still very controversial. It is advisable to rely on a balanced diet instead of using these products to ensure the necessary nutrient intake. In order to counteract health risks, parents should inform themselves well and, if in doubt, decide together with a specialist whether dietary supplements are really necessary.