Kids' supplements: what actually helps and what to skip

Start with the AAP shortlist

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 400 IU vitamin D from birth and adequate iron through age 3. Picky eaters benefit from omega-3 DHA for cognitive development.

What to skip

Most kids' gummy multivitamins are 30–50% sugar with sub-clinical doses of every active. A targeted protocol of D3, DHA, and a clean multi only when diet is inadequate is the more evidence-based approach.

Citations available on request. ZYVORA articles reference peer-reviewed clinical research published in journals including JAMA, The Lancet, Nutrients, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.