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The Debate Over Pediatric Supplements
Should You Supplement? Have you been struggling with whether or not to give your children pediatric supplements? If you have been feeling this way you are not alone. Many questions surround pediatric supplements. Some parents wonder if they are even necessary for their children’s health. Other questions include: how does a parent know if their child needs them? And are they harmful? Are there any risks associated with giving supplements? Unfortunately, the debate rages on over whether pediatric supplements are beneficial or harmful even in scientific circles. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the perfect example. They suggest that you only give pediatric supplements to your children under…