Delicious Natural Fruity Flavours! Source of Life® Animal Parade® childrens formula supplies the nutritional assurance all parents seek for their children, along with the great taste and animal shapes that kids love. Each chewable tablet supplies vitamins and minerals, as well as whole foods, including apple, pineapple, carrot, broccoli, whole brown rice and spinach. Combining the natural goodness of whole foods with a balanced profile of nutrients is what makes Animal Parade a well-rounded food supplement formulated for your child. We learn from the time we are very young that vitamins and minerals are important for our health and well-being. But we may never have actually known all of the amazing functions of each individual nutrient in our bodies – or we may have forgotten the specifics, just as it is not so easy to recall what we were taught about the details of a long-ago point in history. Vitamins and minerals are important for everyone, but especially so for the developing bodies and minds of children. Here are a few of the many ways in which these nutrients are critical for the proper growth, maintenance and function of the complex systems in the human body – see if you're surprised by what you did not know!: Growth and Development Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children. Iron contributes to normal cognitive development of children. Iodine contributes to the normal growth of children, normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function. Energy Production and Metabolism Vitamins C, B6 and B12, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, iron and iodine contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Vitamins C, B6 and B12, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and iron contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Biotin and zinc contribute to normal macronutrient metabolism, vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, and zinc contributes to normal metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids. Vitamin A and riboflavin contribute to normal iron metabolism. Immune System Function Vitamins A, D, C, B6 and B12, iron and zinc contribute to the normal function of the immune system. The Brain and Nervous System Iron, zinc and iodine contribute to normal cognitive function. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance. Vitamins C, B6, B12, thiamine, niacin and biotin contribute to normal psychological function. Vitamins C, B6, and B12, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, biotin and iodine contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system. Defense Against Free Radicals Vitamins C and E, riboflavin and zinc contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Bones, Teeth, Gums and Joints Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth, normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus, and normal blood calcium levels. Vitamin D and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, teeth, gums and cartilage. Heart, Blood, and Blood Vessels Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels. Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart. Vitamins B6 and B12 contribute to normal red blood cell formation. Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells. Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body. Muscles Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function. Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis. Vision Vitamin A, riboflavin and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal vision. Hair, Skin, Nails Vitamin A, riboflavin, biotin, niacin, zinc and iodine contribute to the maintenance of normal skin. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Biotin and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails. Animal Parade Children's Chewable Multi provides carefully calibrated levels of these essential nutrients from the highest quality sources. In addition to the special whole foods, complementary levels of folic acid, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese and potassium round out the formula. Great-tasting and fun,
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