Don’t forget about this this bone building, vital virus fighting nutrient for your little ones

While Vitamin C and D get the lion-share of attention when it comes to kids’ nutrition, there is actually another combo that is vital for children to consume to ensure they grow and develop properly. Babies, toddlers, kids, and teens, all go through different stages of rapid physical growth that is incredibly demanding on their bodies. 

If kids don’t have the correct nutrition to support these changes, it can lead to various health issues that last into adulthood. Vitamin K2 may be one of the lesser known nutrients, but it helps to regulate the body's response to pathogens, and reduce inflammation, meaning it plays an important role in fighting off any viral infections. It also works to direct calcium to bones as opposed to soft tissues, therefore helping to increase bone density, making it imperative that kids get enough of it as they develop. 

Why is Vitamin K2 So Important for Kids?

- Anytime children experience an infection or injury, Vitamin K2 supports recovery by boosting the body’s ability to manage inflammation. 

- In order to develop stronger and denser bones, the body uses a protein known as Osteocalcin to bind calcium to bones and teeth. 

- Vitamin K2 effectively activates Osteocalcin, to promote the building of peak bone mass. Childhood and adolescence set the foundation for lifelong bone health, making the consumption of Vitamin K2 of the utmost importance in the early years of life. 

- A lack of this nutrient can not only result in a weakened immune system and shorter stature, but also impair cardiovascular health and cognitive function. 

How do Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3 work together?

- To really get the most out of Vitamin K2, it should be combined with Vitamin D3. The latter increases calcium absorption from the intestines into the bloodstream, allowing Vitamins K2 work to its full potential. 

EllaOla’s range of Unflavored Powder Multivitamins contains both Vitamin K2 and D3 to achieve maximum effectiveness, along with 19 other essential nutrients. Each supplement was developed alongside top pediatric nutritionists and dietitians to ensure the correct dosage of each vitamin and mineral for the three separate stages of childhood—-toddler, kid, to teenager.