Vitamins for girls 17 years old. Vitamins to boost immunity in teenagers

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To resist viruses and bacteria, to ensure the coordinated functioning of all internal organs and systems, the growing body requires a large amount of organic substances and minerals. To continuously provide adolescents with all the necessary beneficial microelements, special vitamin complexes have been developed. Find out how to choose the right drug, what beneficial substances should be included in its composition.

What are vitamins for teenagers

Deficiency of organic substances and mineral components is often the main cause of the development of various diseases in adolescents. The problem of vitamin deficiency is solved by special multivitamin complexes. They help the child grow healthy, improve performance and mental activity, strengthen the bone skeleton and teeth, restore the balance of hormones, and relieve stress. Multivitamin complexes are often prescribed during the period of recovery of the body after a long illness.

What vitamins are needed during adolescence?

For normal physical and mental development, children during puberty urgently need a complete supply of the body with useful substances. The child’s menu should be designed so that it includes foods rich in the following components:

Retinol – takes part in the synthesis of hormones, in metabolic processes, helps maintain immunity.
Thiamine – actively participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, promotes the conversion of carbohydrates into fats, and has a beneficial effect on the digestive organs.
Riboflavin is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system and helps maintain the function of the visual organs.
Pyridoxine – takes an active part in the processes of breakdown and transformation of amino acids.
Vitamin D - helps to better absorb phosphorus and calcium, is responsible for the strength of the bone skeleton and dental health.
Tocopherol – has an antioxidant effect, prevents the development of anemia.
Ascorbic acid - helps to resist infectious and viral diseases and absorb other nutrients necessary for children.
Biotin – maintains normal intestinal microflora, strengthens the immune and nervous systems, controls sugar levels.
Vitamins K and PP - normalize blood circulation, help improve memory, and increase concentration.

If you are seriously thinking about how to strengthen your child’s body, remember that in addition to the basic complex of vitamins, the growing body needs macro- and microelements. Buy special vitamins with iodine for teenagers, calcium tablets or complete complexes with all the necessary minerals, fatty acids, and digestive enzymes.

In addition to pharmacy versions of vitamin complexes, all the necessary substances for teenagers are present in available food products:

Sources of retinol include: sorrel, butter, green or yellow fruits and vegetables.
Organic components from group B are found in fermented milk products, herbs, beef by-products, beans, peas, and buckwheat.
Sources of vitamin D are: parsley, mushrooms, herring, tuna, trout, chicken, milk, liver.
Ascorbic acid is present in rose hips, black currants, apples, beets, onions, sweet peppers, cabbage, new potatoes, and citrus fruits.
You can compensate for the lack of pyridoxine by eating more fish, garlic, pomegranates, sweet peppers, pine nuts and beans.
All products of animal origin are rich in tocopherol: liver, eggs, meat. It can be found in cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, radishes, nuts and seeds.
The following foods are famous for their high content of vitamins K and PP: beef liver, kidneys, chicken, pork, eggs, dates, cereal porridges.
Bananas, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, beef, veal, egg yolk, and fish will help replenish your biotin supply.

Indications and contraindications for taking vitamin complexes

In adolescence, due to high emotional, mental and physical stress, the body’s defenses often suffer, so vitamins for the immune system for teenagers are especially useful: ascorbic acid, E, A, D. In addition, balanced complexes with organic substances are often prescribed to teenagers for:

poor nutrition;
child's growth retardation (compared to peers);
to restore the body after a long illness;
seasonal deficiency of nutrients;
active sports;
poor appetite or reduced absorption of nutrients;
stress, strong feelings, depression;
living in unfavorable ecological areas;
long-term treatment with antibiotics or hormonal medications.

The only serious contraindications for taking such organic food supplements are hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug and oversaturation of the body with retinol or calciferol. In order not to harm your child, you should consult your pediatrician before purchasing. Based on the test results, the doctor will be able to determine which vitamins are missing and recommend the best dietary supplement.

Release forms

Vitamin complexes for teenagers are available in different forms - from sweet syrups to tablets. Each type of dietary supplement has its own characteristics:

Tablets, capsules - are produced in blisters of 10-15-20 pieces. Some of them need to be washed down with water, others need to be dissolved in the mouth.
Dragees - available in plastic jars and glass bottles. Chewable tablets with different flavors are often produced in the form of animals: bears, elephants, birds. This form is preferable for children from 11 to 14 years old.
Effervescent tablets - can be packaged in separate paper bags. They quickly dissolve in water, giving it different tastes: orange, raspberry, lemon, strawberry.
Powder - like fizzy drinks, is intended for subsequent dissolution in liquid. The powder is released in sealed, moisture-resistant bags.
Ampoules for intravenous or intramuscular injections are prescribed only in very rare cases. They are not the preferred form for home treatment of hypovitaminosis.
Oil extracts - can be produced in the form of pills or in individual bottles of 50 or 100 ml. They are used for external application or as a dietary supplement (for example, fish oil).

Vitamins for different age categories

The body's needs for certain groups of biologically active substances may vary somewhat depending on the age of the child. Many manufacturers took this fact into account and began producing multivitamins for teenagers of different age categories. When purchasing such complexes at a pharmacy, pay attention to the composition and recommendations given in the instructions for use.

For children of early adolescence

The group includes everyone who has not yet reached fifteen years of age, but is already over 11 years of age. This period is characterized by active growth and formation of the physique, so the body urgently needs substances of groups A, B, C, D. They strengthen bones and teeth, form a balanced hormonal background, promote better absorption of minerals, and strengthen the immune system. These growth vitamins for teenagers are contained in the following preparations:

Biovital;
Pikovit;
Multi-Tabs;
Jungle;
Centrum Children's;
Schoolboy alphabet;
Sana-Sol;
Complivit-Active;
Multibionta Junior.

When choosing healthy food additives, it is advisable to take into account the child’s lifestyle, level of activity, and needs. For a teenager who expends a lot of energy, the most significant beneficial substances are vitamins A, E, PP. Vitamin complexes for teenagers Unicap M, Bio-max and Vitrum Junior will help replenish the supply of these components.

For older adolescence

Starting from the age of 15, the body's needs for nutrients, minerals, macro- and microelements increase. At the stage of growing up, high school students still continue to actively grow, but hormonal changes in the body and mental stress at school are added to it. Against this background, adolescents experience symptoms such as: excessive fatigue, irritability, and nervousness. Children may forget details. Vitamin supplements will help eliminate unpleasant symptoms and help the body cope better with changes:

Vitergin;
Metabalance 44;
Vitrum Circus;
Multivit Plus;
Supradin;
Vitrum Teen.

Upon reaching the age of 17, the active growth phase gradually slows down, but the need for other vitamins remains the same. Chewable chocolate-flavored tablets Vitrum Teenager, Alphabet, Pikovit Forte will help get rid of teenage rashes, acne, normalize the psycho-emotional background and compensate for the deficiency of nutritional components. For girls, you can purchase special women's vitamins that help normalize the menstrual cycle Power Teen, For Her from Nature's Plus.

The best vitamins

All vitamin supplements are divided into three categories. The first generation of tablets contains only one vitamin. Organic complexes of the second generation consist of several groups of vitamins plus microelements. The third group additionally contains extracts of medicinal plants. To provide a teenager with all the necessary organic acids, macro- and microelements? It is worth buying drugs from the last two groups: Metabalance 44, Duovit, Complivit, Supradin, Teenager.

Metabalance 44

Sunrider Vitamin Complex is a third generation nutritional supplement. Its composition, in addition to the mandatory organic components, includes food elements for special purposes and 7 food products. A vitamin complex for teenagers is produced in the form of gelatin capsules with a semi-liquid composition. The drug does not contain preservatives or dyes, therefore it is considered hypoallergenic.

The peculiarity of Metabalance is that the capsules not only ensure complete absorption of food or nutrients from the composition, but also help to harmlessly remove excess vitamins from the body. The drug has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance, and does not cause side effects. Capsules are suitable for daily use in a dosage of 1-2 pieces with meals three times a day.

Metabalance is suitable for saturating the body with all the necessary supplements during pregnancy and lactation. Capsules with a natural composition can be prescribed to older people, athletes and adolescents for:

various ailments;
rehabilitation after a long illness;
stress;
after chemotherapy;
constant physical or mental stress;
headaches;
memory disorders;
weakened immune system;
the need to follow a dietary diet.

The combined complex with micro- and macroelements is available in the form of tablets in red and blue colors for convenient administration in the morning and evening. Red capsules contain only vitamins, while blue tablets contain only minerals. Tablets, coated with a soft soluble shell, contain a large complex of active ingredients:

retinol palmitate;
tocopherol acetate;
ascorbic acid;
riboflavin;
zinc;
copper;
thiamine mononitrate;
folic acid;
phosphorus;
calcium;
pyridoxine;
nicotinamide;
magnesium;
colecalciferol.

Duovit strengthens muscle tissue, immunity, its active components are directly involved in the synthesis of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The multivitamin complex promotes the active growth of adolescents, strengthens teeth, and promotes better absorption of iron. Dragees are taken 2 pieces per day (red in the morning, blue in the evening), for a course of up to 20 days. The drug has no contraindications, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.

Teenager

These chewable tablets contain, in addition to standard nutrients, chromium, molybdenum, and manganese. Vitrum Teen helps maintain the normal functioning of all body systems during the intensive growth of a teenager and during puberty. The tablets provide maximum protection from environmental influences and replenish the balance of organic substances in cases of inadequate or unbalanced nutrition.

Vitrum Teen is prescribed to adolescents from 14 years of age to maintain the body:

with hypovitaminosis, lack of minerals in weakened or frequently ill adolescents;
to activate the immune system during exacerbation of respiratory viral infections;
for better adaptation of adolescents before taking exams, upcoming physical or mental stress;
when children live in unfavorable environmental conditions.

The dosage of tablets for adolescents from 12 to 18 years old is 1 tablet in the morning, after meals, orally, without chewing. The course of treatment is determined individually, but should not exceed one month. During preventive therapy, allergic reactions are possible: staining of urine, rash, itching, redness of the skin. The drug is contraindicated in case of hypervitaminosis and individual intolerance to the components. It is not recommended to take Vitrum Teen for teenagers at the same time with other drugs containing retinol or tocopherol.

Supradin

The drug is available in the form of effervescent tablets (10 or 20 pieces per package) and dragees (30 pieces per jar), contains 12 vitamins and 8 minerals. The composition of the vitamin complex is selected so as to completely replenish the body's daily need for nutrients. Supradin restores the energy balance of forces, helps in the treatment of hypovitaminosis, normalizes blood sugar levels and tissue metabolism. The drug is prescribed:

teenagers leading an active lifestyle;
athletes during intense training;
to improve the condition of the skin, nails, teeth, hair;
with seasonal hypovitaminosis;
during illness or during rehabilitation of patients;
after taking antibiotics or hormonal drugs.

Supradin is strictly contraindicated in adolescents who are allergic to components of the composition, with hypervitaminosis A or D, renal failure, during treatment with drugs with retinol, in the presence of hypercalcemia. It is extremely rare that while taking pills the following may occur: allergies, indigestion, urine turning bright yellow. Such reactions do not require discontinuation of the drug and go away on their own after a few days. Teenagers need to take Supradin 1 effervescent tablet or dragee 1 time in the morning after breakfast.

This vitamin complex for teenagers is available in the form of fat-soluble tablets. One package contains 365 tablets. The chemical composition of the drug consists of various minerals: phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium, calcium. Active components:

routine;
folic acid;
ascorbic acid;
pyridoxine;
riboflavin mononucleotide;
lipolic acid;
thiamine;
cyanocobalamin;
retinol

Complivit is prescribed for the prevention and replenishment of vitamin or mineral deficiencies, during increased mental or physical stress, during recovery from severe or long-term illnesses, and during complex antibiotic therapy. Tablets are contraindicated if the body is hypersensitive to the components of the composition. It is not recommended to use Complivit with other multivitamin complexes to avoid overdose. Directions for use and dosage vary:

to prevent vitamin and mineral deficiency in adolescents, it is necessary to take 1 tablet 1 time in the morning after breakfast;
during rehabilitation after illnesses, the daily dose of tablets is: 1 piece 2 times a day.
Duration of therapy is 1 month; at the discretion of the doctor, repeated split doses may be prescribed.

Price

You can purchase multivitamins for teenagers inexpensively at any pharmacy or specialty store. If you have a computer and access to the global network, tablets can be bought in an online store, ordered through a catalog and delivered by courier or by mail. The cost of different multivitamin preparations will depend on your region of residence, the form of the supplement, its volume, manufacturer, and composition. Approximate price for vitamin preparations for teenagers in Moscow:

Drug name	Price, in rubles
Complivit tablets 30 pcs.
Complivit SuperEnergy 10 pcs.
Supradin effervescent tablets 10 pcs.
Supradin tablets 30 pcs.
Duovit tablets 40 pcs.
Alphabet Classic 60 pcs.
Vitrum Kids 30 pcs.
Vitrum Teen 30 pcs.
Multi-Tabs Junior 30 pcs.

Centrum from A to Zn 30 pcs. Vitamins for teenagers: which complex is better

To strengthen the immune system and improve overall vitality in general.

But my favorite is still the American brand VITRUM.

Although the barcode on the vitamin jar indicates that the product is made in France...

Having once again gone to the pharmacy to buy a vitamin complex for my eldest daughter, who had recently suffered acute myocarditis, I again chose this manufacturer.

This time I decided to take VITRUM Teenager:

And although there is a mark on the package:

children from 12 to 18 years old,

and my daughter will only turn 11 in March, I decided that these vitamins would suit her.

Pharmachologic effect:
Vitrum Teen is necessary for the normalization of all body functions during the period of intensive growth and puberty. Protects from harmful environmental influences. Necessary in case of dietary irregularities, unbalanced and/or malnutrition.

I propose to consider this complex in more detail.

So, the cardboard packaging is stylized “to look like jeans”, apparently designed to attract teenagers.

Well, it looks original.

I paid for 30 tablets at the pharmacy 481 rubles.

The price, of course, is rather high, but the effect is worth it.

For example, advertised vitamins Supradin They cost twice as much, but neither I nor my daughter noticed any effect from them.

Inside the cardboard box is a plastic jar sealed in polyethylene and instructions:

The jar is closed with a childproof lid.

This is also a very good device that always accompanies Vitrum products:

Under the lid there is a foil membrane, another guarantee that the vitamins are authentic:

Having overcome all these obstacles, we finally get to the vitamins themselves:

The tablets themselves are large, have a cocoa-chocolate smell, mixed with the strong smell of vitamins.

It was this very smell that at first greatly embarrassed my daughter. Because of him, she refused to take these vitamins.

In my opinion, the manufacturer went too far with flavorings; they could not have been added. What about those who don’t like the smell of cocoa?

The first time I crushed the tablet with a knife, which, by the way, was difficult, since the tablet is quite hard:

Then somehow I managed to persuade my daughter to take it whole.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: multivitamins and multiminerals.

I propose to consider the composition in detail.

It is indicated both on the cardboard box and on the can itself, and in the instructions:

By tradition, I’ll compare it with the norms for teenagers 12-18 years old:

The table was compiled by me.

I took the average daily norms for adolescents of both sexes in the age range of 11-18 years, so the data on needs is very average, but I think the general picture is clear.

From the table we can conclude that the drug completely covers the need for vitamins. But with minerals things are worse.

I don’t know why Vitrum regretted reporting minerals, because in some indicators the difference is significant... Perhaps this is due to the fact that teenagers must get minerals from food? Why then are there enough vitamins?...

In general, the composition remained a mystery to me, the main thing is that it turned out to be effective for my child.

Based on my experience of writing reviews on vitamin-mineral complexes and love to dig deeper into compositions , I conclude that Vitrum remains in a leading position, even despite the small amount of minerals.

I am also pleased with the ease of administration - 1 tablet per day. My daughter took it in the morning, after breakfast.

The fairly extensive list of vitamins and minerals is also pleasing.

For example, elements such as selenium, chromium, molybdenum and zinc are not found in all complexes.

I will give the instructions in full:

Indications for use: Prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiency in children and adolescents: during periods of intensive growth and development, including in weakened or frequently ill children; with increased physical and emotional stress (exam period, active debate); living in an unfavorable environment.

There are also contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug, hypervitaminosis A and D.

I think few people will argue that the lives of modern teenagers, as well as adults, are influenced by constant stress and a not very favorable environment.

My daughter, in addition to school loads, also has an additional load in the form of English language courses. And her nutrition cannot be called correct, despite all my efforts, she has a unique idea of what is tasty and healthy.

And, despite the fact that we live in the private sector, in winter you can’t really kick her out into the street unless absolutely necessary. Like most modern teenagers, her closest friends are a smartphone and a tablet. And yes, there are also contacts at school, where not all responsible students stay home with flu and colds.

Vitamin-mineral complex Vitrum Teenager I started giving it to her on New Year’s Eve. I bought it for the other children The bears are complimentary.

Now both the eldest and the middle and youngest finished taking their vitamins, and none of them got sick.

In addition, I can note that in the morning my daughter gets up for school without any problems, wakes up her mother, who usually writes reviews until late, and then just can’t wake up.

In general, the eldest has no problems with getting up early.

Otherwise, I didn’t notice any particular liveliness or energy in her; she still gets tired quickly at school and goes to bed early. But this, I believe, is how our transition period proceeds.

The manufacturer of Vitrum Teen also warns about possible side effects:

Allergic reactions to the components of the drug are possible. It is possible that urine may turn an intense yellow color, which is not dangerous, as it is due to the presence of riboflavin in the composition of the drug.

My daughter had no side effects.

Thus, I recommend the Vitrum Teen complex. At the moment, for me, these are one of the best vitamin and mineral complexes for teenagers.

Although a couple of points remain unclear to me - why the barcode does not match the information on the label, and why the doses of minerals are so underestimated.

Perhaps, at the age of 15, I will select some other vitamin complex for my daughter, but for children under 14 years old in the winter, I think Vitrum Teen is one of the best in terms of price and effectiveness.

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I bring to your attention my other reviews of vitamins and dietary supplements that I and my family have tried.

Reviews of vitamins provide comparative tables with recommended daily intakes.

The teenage period in children 15-16 years old is characterized by active bone growth, hormonal changes and increased mental stress. For full maturation, the body needs to receive vitamins and minerals in full.

All useful substances must be obtained from foods. But during the transition period, it is quite difficult to monitor the child’s nutrition and provide him with a balanced diet. In such cases, you can resort to pharmaceutical drugs.

Let's figure out what vitamins can be used, what products contain them, and what vitamin complexes to choose for teenagers.

Vitamin A or retinol necessary for a growing organism, it regulates the synthesis of proteins, which is required for the structure of bone tissue.

Scientists have proven that most people (almost 98%) do not reach the height that is in their genes; they are 10-12 cm shorter. The main reason for this phenomenon is a deficiency of growth vitamins in adolescence.

This element is also required to maintain vision. For children 15-16 years old, this is especially important, since they spend most of their time at computers.

With a lack of vitamin in the body, adolescents experience deterioration in vision, slower growth of bones and the body as a whole, dry and flaky skin, frequent infections, and more.

To avoid retinol deficiency and its characteristic symptoms, it is necessary to eat fish oil, liver, eggs, sour cream, cheese, butter, cottage cheese, carrots, parsley, and sorrel.

At the age of 15-16 years, vitamins ensure the growth and development of the body

Vitamin D promotes the formation of bone tissue and skeleton, as well as the absorption of calcium, which is the main substance for maintaining the strength of bones and cartilage.

This element helps protect the immune system from infections and maintain the nervous system.

If the body lacks this vitamin, there is weakness and brittle bones, caries, and possible nervous disorders in children.

It is found in large quantities in the following products: herring, pork and beef liver, butter and egg yolks.

To compensate for the lack of this substance, it is enough to spend at least 15 minutes in the fresh air in sunny weather, as it is produced under the influence of sunlight.

They serve for normal metabolism in a growing body; they are suppliers of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

B9 and B12 are mandatory for a child 15-16 years old. They provide processes associated with growth and are also necessary for normal development and cell division.

Strengthens the immune system and promotes the absorption of other vitamins.

Teenagers need 70-80 mg of vitamin C per day

Due to the lack of this substance, the child begins to get sick more often and get tired faster. Deficiency is also manifested by sensitivity and vulnerability of the gums.

A large amount of the vitamin is found in rose hips, black currants, sweet peppers, kiwi and sea buckthorn.

Grapefruit) and cabbage (Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage) are also sources of ascorbic acid.

Fights free radicals, reduces the number of damaged cells, and is indispensable during sexual development.

It is found in fish (pike perch, salmon, eel), barley, nuts (hazelnuts, cashews, peanuts, almonds, pistachios) and dried fruits (dried apricots and prunes).

Vitamin PP promotes tissue growth and converts fats into sugar and energy, which is so necessary at the age of 15-16 years.

It can be obtained from beef liver, pork, chicken, fish, potatoes, and tomatoes.

Daily norm

For guys:

vitamin A – 1.5 mg;
B1 – 1.9 mg;
B2 – 2.5 mg;
B6 – 2.2 mg;
C – 80 mg;
RR – 21 mg.

For girls:

A – 1.5 mg;
B1 – 1.7 mg;
B6 – 1.9 mg;
C – 70 mg;
RR – 18 mg.

To maintain the required amount of vitamins, a teenager’s daily diet should include:

200 g meat.
70 g fish.
200-300 g of cereal.
300 g of vegetables and 500 g of fruit.
50-70 g of cottage cheese.
0.5 liters of milk.
100 g pasta.
30 g rye bread.

Teenagers who play sports need a double dose of vitamins and nutrients.

Review of vitamin complexes

Often, parents cannot monitor how well their children are eating at school and at home. This can lead to vitamin deficiency - a lack of one or another vitamin. The solution to this problem can be the use of vitamin complexes from the pharmacy.

If you do not follow the doctor’s advice and use medications at your own discretion, the child may develop hypervitaminosis, which can be dangerous to his health.

Pharmacies offer a wide selection of vitamin preparations for the age group of 15-16 years. They have different composition and purpose. Therefore, the choice of complex should be made only on the recommendation of a doctor.

How to choose vitamin complexes, which of them are the best, what they consist of and how to use them, we will consider further.

For growth

These vitamins mean: Among them are elements D, A, C and B.

The following vitamin preparations can be named:

For memory and brain development

High school students are subject to significant mental and nervous stress, they are concerned about plans for the future, and therefore need additional multivitamins. The developed complexes improve metabolic processes, concentration and memory.

IMPORTANT! During school age, a child may be overly impatient. Therefore, it can be difficult to introduce food of animal and plant origin in the required quantity into his diet.

Parents of a teenage girl may face such a problem that their daughter begins to adhere to all kinds of diets in order to lose excess weight. Moreover, sometimes teenagers, in pursuit of a beautiful appearance, can even go hungry.

An equally dangerous problem can befall parents of young men; in order to build up muscles, the teenager resorts to consuming sports nutrition. Thus, he deprives himself of important microelements, which are extremely necessary for the body growing year after year.

It is important to explain to your child which foods are most beneficial for the body. In addition, it is necessary to create the right diet for a teenager in order to solve the problem he has.

Essential microelements

During adolescence, children need the following substances:

Vitamin A is one of those important elements that a child needs as he grows up. It has a beneficial effect on the formation of the human reproductive system. Therefore, almost all the best vitamin complexes contain Retinol.
No less important are B vitamins. Their use strengthens the immunity of the growing organism, and also normalizes metabolic processes. With the regular intake of such substances into the teenage body, significant improvements in memory functions were observed.
When choosing vitamin supplements for a teenage body, you should pay attention to complexes containing fish oil. Vitamin D is essential for the formation of bone tissue and healthy teeth.
The fundamental part of any good complex is Ascorbic acid. This element is necessary to maintain the immune system. Due to the influence of Vitamin C, the walls of blood vessels become strong, and new tissues are formed. This component allows iron to be better absorbed.
The effect of biotin on the human body allows you to normalize blood circulation processes. For the younger generation, this element is of significant importance due to its effect on memory.

These are one of the most important vitamins that are necessary for schoolchildren of different ages. However, this list is not complete. This is because for the normal functioning of vital organs during this period, minerals should also be consumed.

These complexes are prescribed for the purpose of preventive therapy, as well as in the presence of the following problems:

insufficient growth of a child under 15 years of age;
the diet includes nutrients in meager quantities;
after drug therapy, especially if antibacterial drugs were used for treatment;
seasonal deficiency of useful components;
when, due to heavy mental and physical stress, the child does not eat properly;
if a teenager attends additional sports sections where physical strength is required.

You should carefully consider the choice of drugs. Because if there is a deficiency of any element, a teenager may develop hypervitaminosis. To avoid such complications, you need to consult a specialist.

Vitamin complexes for different ages

There is a huge selection of different preparations containing the most important complexes of vitamins and minerals. Many parents cannot immediately decide which components are necessary for teenagers of a given age.

The influence of beneficial elements on the body of adolescents:

A child 11 years of age should consume substances that actively affect cell growth processes. In case of emotional instability, it is necessary to include foods rich in OMEGA-3 in the diet. Sometimes children of this age begin to develop problems with excess body weight. This should also be taken into account when choosing drugs.
Vitamins for teenagers aged 12 years should have a beneficial effect on the immune system. Colds suffered during this period can significantly slow down the child’s growth and negatively affect thinking functions.
Vitamins for teenagers aged 13 include general strengthening complexes. During this period, the growth of new cells also actively continues, so if necessary, you need to saturate the child’s body with the following vitamins: OMEGA-3, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Retinol.
When choosing vitamins for a 14-year-old teenager, you should take into account how active the child’s lifestyle is. Components that affect the restoration of strength will not be superfluous for a teenager of this age.
Vitamins for teenagers 15 and 16 years old should be selected with special care. During this period, growth processes slow down, the child begins to quickly get tired and become irritable. Therefore, along with strengthening agents, it is necessary to use elements to restore the nervous system.

To accurately determine which growth vitamins for teenagers are needed in an individual case, you should consult a pediatrician. This will avoid undesirable consequences in the form of an excess of a particular substance.

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Every person knows that nutrition is the key to health. However, in the modern world it is very difficult to eat according to all the rules. Some people simply don’t have enough time to monitor their diet, while others simply don’t consider it necessary to do this, such as teenagers.

But a growing body needs more vitamins and minerals than an adult. And it is impossible to get them from fast food and various sodas. Of course, we can ban the consumption of these products, but will they follow our bans? Moreover, it is very difficult to keep track of what a child eats at school or while communicating with his peers outside the home. Vitamins for teenagers will help save this situation.

There are even entire vitamin complexes that help replenish the reserves of micro and macroelements in the body. We'll talk about them now.

From 12 to 17 years, the child’s body begins to grow at a rapid pace. During this period, puberty occurs, as a result of which hormones begin to “play” in full force. All this greatly affects concentration, children become distracted and begin to study poorly. Against this background, problems arise with parents (quarrels, scandals, etc.), which greatly affect the child’s psyche and he begins to experience stress.

Stress, in turn, manifests itself as increased irritability, lack of appetite, etc. This must not be allowed under any circumstances. After all, nutrition is the most important thing for a growing body. And in order to somehow help the child, the parent must provide him with additional vitamin intake.

This will contribute not only to the good physical and mental development of the teenager, but also to the improvement of his overall well-being. After several weeks of taking vitamins, you will be able to notice how your child's behavior has changed. He will become more attentive, calm and focused.

After all, each vitamin in the human body does its own “job”. For example:
Vitamin D, which helps absorb calcium, which is essential for the formation of the skeleton. In addition, this vitamin supports the functioning of the nervous system and improves immunity.

B vitamins, which are involved in almost all metabolic processes occurring in the body. At the same time, they are responsible for the absorption of such important chemical elements as proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Their additional intake will contribute to the emergence of strength and energy in the teenager, which will have a beneficial effect on his studies.

Vitamin C– a very important element. It not only helps strengthen the immune system, but also absorbs other equally important vitamins and minerals for the body.

Vitamin A. This chemical synthesizes proteins, which are the “building blocks” for muscles. Its additional intake will help strengthen the entire body as a whole.

Vitamin E. This vitamin is especially necessary during puberty, when hormonal changes occur.

If you are wondering what vitamins are necessary for teenagers, then remember that all of the above elements are the most important for a growing body. However, it is worth noting that other vitamins are also important during puberty. We must not forget about minerals, which are “required” by all internal organs and systems of the human body. Their additional intake will help prevent many diseases that teenagers are prone to - vegetative-vascular dystonia, thyroid diseases, etc.

In principle, deficiency of vitamins and minerals is often the main cause of the development of most diseases, among which there are also joint diseases. If you want your child to grow up healthy and strong, be sure to monitor his diet and, if there is a clear deficiency of vitamins, provide him with additional intake of pharmaceutical vitamin complexes.

All of the above vitamins can be purchased at pharmacies in the form of multivitamin complexes. However, do not forget about natural food. Foods such as liver, eggs and butter contain a lot of vitamin D, and fermented milk products, beef liver and greens contain large amounts of B vitamins.

An increased content of vitamin C is found in rose hips (you can simply eat the fruits of this plant or make tea from them), citrus fruits, and black currants.

A teenager should have a complete diet, and therefore his daily diet should always include meat and fish dishes, fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. In addition, it is also necessary to ensure that during puberty the child consumes dairy and fermented milk products every day.

If, due to your busy schedule, you cannot monitor how your child eats every day, then you should purchase pharmacy ones. However, you shouldn’t just come to the pharmacy and choose them at random. You should first consult with a specialist. After all, uncontrolled intake of vitamins can lead to a condition such as hypervitaminosis.

The main criterion when choosing vitamins for teenagers is the age of the child and the presence of any diseases.

11 years

Pikovit Omega-3 - prescribed to children who have emotional disorders;
Pikovit Prebiotic – recommended for children with rapid growth;
Pikovit D - prescribed only if the teenager has diabetes;
Pikovit Plus is recommended for children who are underweight; a special supplement is also prescribed.

12 years

During this period, adolescents can be prescribed one of the following medications:

Pikovit Forte;
Sana-Sol;
Alphabet;
Vitrum Junior.

During this period, the child’s body begins to grow rapidly, and therefore a 13-year-old child requires additional intake, such as A, D, C and B vitamins. The largest amount of them is contained in Koplivit and Duovit.

14 years

Most teenagers begin to actively engage in sports during this period, and therefore they need more energy. Therefore, for 14-year-old children, it is recommended to take the vitamin complexes Complivit-Active and Unicap M. They contain the most vitamins A, C, EE and PP, which add a lot of strength and energy to children.

15 years

At this age, a growing body needs not only vitamins, but also minerals. Intensive growth, high mental stress, poor nutrition - all this can have a negative impact on the child’s health. Therefore, during this period, it is recommended to take such vitamin and mineral complexes as Vitrum Circus, Multivit Plus and Biovital.

16 years

At the age of 16, adolescents experience severe fatigue and irritability. The risk of developing iron deficiency anemia increases, so during this period additional intake of vitamin complexes, for example, Metabalance 44, is especially important.

17 years

Upon reaching the age of 17, the body slows down and is almost completely formed. However, this does not mean that he does not need vitamins. On the contrary, at this age teenagers begin to lead an active lifestyle. And so that they have the strength and energy to do everything, it is also recommended to take Metabalance 44 or Alphabet Teen.

You can buy good vitamins for teenagers on the iHerb website. There is an incredible selection of products that are of high quality and affordable prices (even including shipping). You can choose universal vitamins for teenagers, or you can choose separate special complexes for boys or girls. Popular supplements are:

. This is a complete complex of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the teenage body. Thanks to probiotics and enzymes, beneficial substances are easily absorbed. This supplement is suitable for children aged 11 to 17 years. It supports bone health, immunity, gives energy, improves attention and memory, and also ensures clear and healthy skin, which is so important for children at this age.
. This complex contains 100% of the daily dose of all necessary substances for a teenager’s body. Designed for children from 11 to 17 years old.
. A unique dietary supplement that contains a full range of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for boys during puberty. This complex will help strengthen the immune system, improve memory and concentration, and help in proper and harmonious development. The vitamins are suitable for boys from 11 to 17 years old.
. This complex has a special female formula and is also hypoallergenic. The drug contains a full range of essential vitamins and minerals for girls. These vitamins give energy and strength, help the body cope with hormonal changes. They have a pleasant berry taste and are suitable for girls from 11 to 17 years old.

Remember that each organism is individual and has its own characteristics. Therefore, only a doctor can recommend good vitamins for teenagers. However, it is worth considering that additional intake of vitamin complexes cannot replace good nutrition.

Therefore, try to devote more time to your child and always monitor his diet.
We understand that it is not always possible to keep track of what your child eats. However, you are a parent, and you simply must explain to your child why it is so important to eat right and what can result from neglect of your body. We are sure you will succeed!