{"product_id":"genestra-childrens-chewable-100t","title":"Genestra Brands Children's Chewable 100 Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports tissue formation, normal growth and development throughout childhood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn antioxidant and a factor in the maintenance of good health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to produce and repair connective tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAids in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, gums and night vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious natural papaya and orange flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren’s Chewable Vitamins provides a combination of vitamins and minerals that help support normal growth and development in children. Niacin, thiamine and biotin provide substrates for energy production in the Krebs cycle, while vitamins B\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand B\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand folate help convert homocysteine into methionine for protein synthesis.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 50-60% of magnesium is found in bones, where it stimulates bone forming osteoblast activity and helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVitamin D helps absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, which are required for normal bone mineralization.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDaily supplementation with 400 IU of vitamin D helps support bone growth in young children.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVitamin C also contributes to the development and maintenance of bones and teeth through its role in collagen synthesis, the primary structural protein found in connective tissue.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs collagen is also the main protein involved in wound healing, deficiencies in vitamin C may lead to impaired healing of wounds.5 Vitamin A helps maintain the natural barrier of the skin, stimulates immune cell development, and helps maintain eyesight and night vision.\u003csup\u003e6-8\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow levels of vitamin A can affect iron metabolism, which is necessary for hemoglobin production and proper red blood cell activity.\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Combs, GF. (2012). The Vitamins (4th ed.). USA: Elsevier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. de Baaij, JHF, Hoenderop, JGJ, Bindels, RJM. Physiol Rev. 2015; 95: 1-46.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Wranicz, J, Szostak-Wegierek, D. Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2014; 65(3): 179-184.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Wagner, CL, Greer, FR. Pediatrics. 2008; 122(5): 1142-1152.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Campos, ACL, Groth, AK, Branco, AB. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 2008; 11: 281-288.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Mukherjee, S, Date, A, Patravale, V, Korting, HC, Roeder, A, Weindl, G. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2006; 1(4): 327-348.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Ruhl, R. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 2007; 66: 458-469.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Al Tanoury, Z, Piskunov, A, Rochette-Egly, C. Journal of Lipid Research. 2013; 54: 1761-1775.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Oliveira, JM, Michelazzo, FB, Stefanello, J, Rondó, PHC. Nutrition Reviews. 2008; 66(3): 141-147.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENESTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42264543756362,"sku":"40310","price":37.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3284\/6410\/files\/products_883196104710_en_01.jpg?v=1751833500","url":"https:\/\/naturesourcedeals.myshopify.com\/products\/genestra-childrens-chewable-100t","provider":"Nature's Source USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}