Recommended Health Supplements You Must Give to Your Child

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] Immunity, which protects our body from harmful external substances such as viruses, is considered the foundation of health. Strong immunity improves basic health and reduces the infection rates of various diseases.

On the 8th, the Korea Health Functional Food Association conducted a survey of 1,913 respondents nationwide and found that the biggest concern regarding children's health was ‘overall immunity enhancement’ (22.0%).

Following that were ‘eye health (18.8%)’, ‘overall health improvement (16.9%)’, ‘nutritional balance (16.4%)’, stress (16.1%), ‘height and bone growth (15.2%)’, and ‘fatigue recovery (13.0%)’ in order.

When asked about ways to address each issue, the response ‘giving health functional foods’ (37.8%) to enhance immunity, eye health, and overall health was higher than diet control, exercise, or rest. Additionally, health issues managed with health functional foods included height and bone growth, nutritional supplementation, and gut health, which showed relatively high response rates.

The average monthly amount spent on managing children’s health was about 72,000 KRW, with higher costs for younger children. The amount respondents were willing to pay in the future was about 93,000 KRW, approximately 20,000 KRW more than the current amount.

According to the Health Functional Food Association, health functional foods currently recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for immunity enhancement include red ginseng, Hemohim (a mixed extract of Angelica gigas and others), aloe gel, ginseng, chlorella, theanine, and shark liver oil containing alkoxyglycerols.

With the increasing use of digital devices in education, concerns about children’s eye health have also risen. Moreover, since children’s vision problems are difficult to detect until they express discomfort, careful management is necessary. Consuming health functional foods containing marigold flower extract (lutein), haematococcus extract, EPA and DHA-containing oils (omega-3), and bilberry extract can help support eye health.

To maintain and improve overall health, a balanced intake of various nutrients is essential. Along with a balanced diet and appropriate indoor and outdoor activities, supplementing with health functional foods containing vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, calcium, and protein according to recommended daily intake and usage is advisable.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.