For the immunity of children

On this page, you will find an overview of nutrients that promote natural immunity, as well as various herbs and fruit extracts traditionally used for this purpose. The supplements on this page are designed for children from approximately 2 years old, unless stated otherwise. For chewable tablets, the child's ability to chew is more important than their age. For the very youngest, there are the Baby Plex Drops.

Although multivitamins support the immune system due to the presence of vitamins A, C, and D, these are listed on a separate overview page to keep this page clear: Children's Multis.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that the following nutrients "contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system":

* Vitamin A (and the mineral zinc contributes to the normal metabolism of this vitamin)
* Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, also available in the co-enzymatic form P-5-P)
* Vitamin B12 (deficiencies are particularly common among children, especially vegans)
* Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, also available as non-acidic calcium ascorbate)
* Vitamin D (the recommended dosage for children is 10 mcg, but this can comfortably be increased to, for example, 25 mcg, especially in autumn and winter)
* Iron (deficiencies are quite common among children, especially vegans and girls in puberty)
* Copper (also contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system)
* Selenium (an antioxidant, also contributes to the normal functioning of the thyroid)
* Zinc (a highly versatile mineral, contributes to normal cognitive function, vision, bones, skin, and hair)