A new study of British families shows that obese parents are far more likely to have obese children than normal-weight parents, especially if mom is obese. Another study shows that a comprehensive multiple vitamin taken during pregnancy can assist growth hormone and leptin status in the newly born child, key factors for optimal childhood development and...

Here are some key things to look for in a children's multiple vitamin.

A new study shows that infants aged 3 – 24 months have better growth when they consistently take a multivitamin every day at the dose of 100% - 150% of the recommended daily allowance (daily value on the supplement facts panel).

There are important distinctions among the various forms of vitamin B12. In particular, the adenosylcobalamin form of B12 plays a critical role in mitochondria, methylation tolerance, myelin formation, cancer risk reduction, and neurological health and it may be lacking in your diet.

All tissues in the body require B vitamins for healthy aging and daily function. Lifestyle, stress and medications deplete B vitamins rapidly.

Magnesium and vitamin B1 work together for health.

Childhood asthma may be a consequence of vitamin D deficiency.

Multiple micronutrient supplementation during early childhood increases child size at 2 y of age only among high compliers.

Oral vitamin D may help prevent some skin infections.

Vitamin D Supplement Doses and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in the Range Associated with Cancer Prevention

Extra Vitamin D In Early Childhood Cuts Adult Diabetes Risk

Vitamin D in brain function