Teens
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The years between childhood and adulthood mark tremendous physical, mental, and emotional growth and development. Balanced nutrition during these years helps to create a strong foundation for the future. Because many active adolescents often have crazy eating and lifestyle habits, taking some key nutrients helps to address any nutritional gaps in their diet.
Essential Products for Teens
MULTIVITAMIN/MULTIMINERAL
Taking a high potency multivitamin/multimineral supplement will help ensure that optimal amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients are being consumed. Correcting nutrient deficiencies is the first, most important step in preventative health care.
• Recommended - Pathway Mini Multi
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Healthy fats are vital to proper brain development and nervous system functioning. They also, moduate inflammation and support healthy skin. Unfortunately, many tens do not et a lot of essential fatty acids, (EFAs) from therir diets. Therefore, an easy way to ensure that one is receiving optimal amounts of the beneficial omega 3, 6, 8 essential fatty acids is to supplemnent with an EFA complex.
• Recommended - Pathway Essential Fatty Acids
PROBIOTICS
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Not only do they support digestion, but overall immune health as well. Stress, poor diet, traveling, and taking antibiotics can wipe out friendly bacterial and allow unhealthy bacteria to flourish. This in turn can weaken the body. Supplementing with a blend of high potency probiotic strains can help to enhance one's health and vitality.
• Recommended - Pathway Suprema Dophilus
BONE NUTRIENTS
Adolescence is a critical time for bone development. In fact, 75 to 80 percent of one is built during these years. Studies have found that skipping meals and drinking soda can significantly interfere with calcium metabolism and the building of bone mass, especially in females. If getting calcium from a balanced diet is not realistic, then supplementing with a good calcium formulation is highly recommend.
• Recommended - Pathway Bone Guardian
Optional Products for Teens
IMMUNE SUPPORT
Good nutrition is essential to building and maintaining a strong, healthy immune system. Poor dietary habits can lead to nutritional deficiencies that can weaken the immune system and lead to illness. Supplementing with vitamin C, zinc, and other supportive nutrients and herbs can enhance one’s immunity.
• Recommended - Pathway Immune System Support
IRON
Bioflavonoids are antioxidants found in many fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. They work alongside Vitamin C to enhance its absorption, as well as support the structure of small blood vessels and strengthen connective tissue. In particular, quercetin is a key bioflavonoid that can help to inhibit the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals. Pathway QUERCETIN PLUS contains a healthful blend of 500 mg of quercetin, plus rutin, and grape seed pycnogenols.
• Recommended - Pathway Hematin
IMMUNE SUPPORT
Zinc is an important mineral particularly for male teenagers. Zinc deficiencies during puberty can cause delayed or absent sexual development, decreased testosterone levels, and even sterility. Zinc is also an essential nutrient for a healthy immune system and may be beneficial for acne problems.
• Recommended - Pathway Double Zinc Plus
*The information in this reference document is not intended to be a substitute for advice or treatment from a qualified physician, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Consult your physician prior to starting any new health program or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.
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