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Youth and Supplements: Miracle or Trend?
29 janvier 2025
#DietarySupplements #ChildNutrition #TeenHealth #Probiotics #VitaminsAndMinerals
Dietary supplements are increasingly consumed by children and adolescents. Their primary purpose is to meet specific needs related to growth, immune system support, or improved physical performance. They are also used to compensate for nutritional deficiencies caused by unbalanced diets or dietary restrictions.
However, their use is not without limitations. When not supervised by healthcare professionals, these products can lead to overdoses, side effects such as gastrointestinal disorders or allergic reactions, and interactions with other medical treatments. Moreover, their growing popularity may result in excessive or inappropriate use, influenced by misconceptions or unverified recommendations.
Dietary supplements are increasingly consumed by children and adolescents. Their primary purpose is to meet specific needs related to growth, immune system support, or improved physical performance. They are also used to compensate for nutritional deficiencies caused by unbalanced diets or dietary restrictions.
However, their use is not without limitations. When not supervised by healthcare professionals, these products can lead to overdoses, side effects such as gastrointestinal disorders or allergic reactions, and interactions with other medical treatments. Moreover, their growing popularity may result in excessive or inappropriate use, influenced by misconceptions or unverified recommendations.
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Scientific reference
Barretto, J. R., et al. (2024). Use of dietary supplements by children and adolescents. Jornal de Pediatria, 100(suppl 1), S31-S39
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