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The years between childhood and adulthood mark tremendous physical, mental, and emotional growth and development. Balanced nutrition during these years helps to create a strong foundation for the future. Because many active adolescents often have crazy eating and lifestyle habits, taking some key nutrients helps to address any nutritional gaps in their diet.

Add these essential products:

1. Pathway MINI MULTI
2. Pathway COMPLETE ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
3. Pathway SUPREMA DOPHILUS
4. Pathway BONE GUARDIAN

Include these products for additional support:

Pathway IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT
Pathway HEMATIN
Pathway DOUBLE ZINC PLUS

Essential Products for Teens

Multivitamin/Multimineral

Taking a high potency multivitamin/multimineral supplement will help ensure that optimal amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients are being consumed. Correcting nutrient deficiencies is the first, most important step in preventative health care.

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Essential Fatty Acids

Healthy fats are vital to proper brain development and nervous system functioning. They also modulate inflammation and support healthy skin. Unfortunately, many teens do not get a lot of essential fatty acids, (EFAs) from their diets. Therefore, an easy way to ensure that one is receiving optimal amounts of the beneficial omega 3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids is to supplement with an EFA complex.

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Probiotics

Probiotics are healthy bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Not only do they support digestion, but overall immune health as well. Stress, poor diet, traveling, and taking antibiotics can wipe out friendly bacterial and allow unhealthy bacteria to flourish. This in turn can weaken the body. Supplementing with a blend of high potency probiotic strains can help to enhance one's health and vitality.

Recommended: Pathway SUPREMA DOPHILUS

Bone Nutrients

Adolescence is a critical time for bone development. In fact, 75 to 80 percent of bone is built during these years. Studies have found that skipping meals and drinking soda can significantly interfere with calcium metabolism and the building of bone mass, especially in females. If getting calcium from a balanced diet is not realistic, then supplementing with a good calcium formulation is highly recommended.

Recommended: Pathway BONE GUARDIAN

Optional Products for Teens

Immune Support

Good nutrition is essential to building and maintaining a strong, healthy immune system. Poor dietary habits can lead to nutritional deficiencies that can weaken the immune system and lead to illness. Supplementing with vitamin C, zinc, and other supportive nutrients and herbs can enhance one’s immunity.

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Iron

Iron requirements increase during adolescence because of rapid muscle growth. Females in particular require even greater amounts of iron due to the loss of blood associated with the onset of menstruation. It is important to test for iron deficiency before taking an iron supplement.

Recommended: Pathway HEMATIN

Zinc

Zinc is an important mineral particularly for male teenagers. Zinc deficiencies during puberty can cause delayed or absent sexual development, decreased testosterone levels, and even sterility. Zinc is also an essential nutrient for a healthy immune system and may be beneficial for acne problems.

Recommended: Pathway DOUBLE ZINC PLUS