Children need vitamin B2 for the body to produce red blood cells, and vitamin B7 stimulates healthy skin, hair and nails.
Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the comprehensive development of children. B group vitamins play an important role in metabolism, providing energy, nervous system health, and supporting red blood cell production. Below are 8 types of B vitamins that are beneficial for children.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) Necessary in the process of breaking down fats and proteins, converting carbohydrates into energy, stimulating children’s appetite. They also help increase activity and nourish healthy nerves and muscles. Nuts, asparagus, eggs, salmon, asparagus, oats, chicken, milk are rich in vitamin B1.
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) participates in converting food into energy, promoting red blood cell production, necessary for eyes, skin, nails and hair, and visual ability. They activate vitamin B6, which produces vitamin B3.
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide or niacin) participates in the process of converting fats and carbohydrates into energy, beneficial for the normal functioning of the nervous system and digestive system in children. This vitamin also promotes healthy child’s skin.
Vitamin B5
Children need them to metabolize fats and carbohydrates, and to help produce red blood cells and hormones. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) also contributes to strengthening the immune system, supporting liver function, nervous system, stimulating the adrenal glands to regulate metabolism, and control blood pressure. Salmon, beef, beef liver, eggs, sweet potatoes, corn, cereals, yogurt, fruits… rich in vitamin B5.
Vitamin B6
Children’s bodies need vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to support nutrient metabolism and maintain stable blood sugar levels. This vitamin also participates in the synthesis of serotonin, a number of other neurotransmitters, synthesizes essential amino acids, and maintains a healthy immune system.
Vitamin B7
It is necessary for the metabolism of cholesterol, certain amino acids and fatty acids, promoting healthy skin, hair and nails. Vitamin B7 (biotin) Regulates insulin levels, reducing the risk of diabetes in children. This vitamin is found in walnuts, peanuts, cereals, milk and egg yolks, wholemeal bread, salmon, pork, sardines, mushrooms and cauliflower.
Vitamin B9
This vitamin supports the creation of red blood cells, prevents anemia, and participates in converting nutrients from children’s food into energy to serve the body’s activities. Children need vitamin B9 (folic acid) to make DNA and other genetic material.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) supports the maintenance of the nervous system, prevents anemia, develops bones, prevents osteoporosis, and enhances eye health. Parents can supplement this vitamin for children through daily diet from seafood, animal liver, poultry, eggs, dairy products (cream, butter, cheese…).