Kid Vitamin C Daily. Flu activity elevated nationally. For infants up to a year old the daily intake is supplied by the mother s milk.
Centre for disease control always publish an update on seasonal flu and cold 2018 2019 flu season. A review of 31 studies found that consuming 1 2 grams of vitamin c daily reduced cold duration by 18 in children and 8 in adults. If you believe the ads every kid needs a daily flintstones or gummy bear vitamin.
An antioxidant known for shortening the duration of the common cold vitamin c helps the growth and maintenance of the body s tissues.
Your child needs to take high amounts of the vitamin for it to have an effect on cold. Daily vitamin c dosage for your child. From fresh strawberries to orange juice and multiflavored fruit snacks children receive vitamin c from a number of sources. An antioxidant known for shortening the duration of the common cold vitamin c helps the growth and maintenance of the body s tissues.