CALM Kids

When considering the best magnesium for children, the first place to focus is on a healthy diet. Magnesium-rich foods include bananas, whole grains, nuts and seeds, legumes and leafy greens. Some other surprising choices? Avocados, tofu and dark chocolate. Bananas aside, though, this list may not feature many of your kid’s favorite foods and that’s where supplements come in.
When looking for the best magnesium supplement for kids, choose one that is actually made for kids and features an appropriate dosage for your child’s age. (The Recommended Dietary Allowance or RDA of magnesium for children ages 4-8 is 130 mg/day and for children ages 9-13 is 240 mg/day.) Also make sure the supplement delivers magnesium as magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate, which are better absorbed than other types of magnesium. Finally, fun flavors and forms (like gummies) can make some magnesium supplements even more kid-friendly.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for good health and lifelong wellness. In fact, it’s estimated that magnesium contributes to over 300 enzyme activities that help a body function! That makes magnesium very important for people of every age, including kids. But, because it’s needed for healthy muscle, nerve and brain function plus bone health, magnesium is especially important for kids going through periods of rapid growth and development.*

Adults may take different types of magnesium for different reasons, but the main difference between adult and children’s magnesium supplements is the daily dosage of magnesium they deliver. Healthy magnesium levels vary based on factors like age, weight and size. For instance, the Recommended Dietary Allowance or RDA of magnesium for adult males is 400-420 mg/day, for adult women is 310-320 mg/day, for children ages 9-13 is 240 mg/day and for children ages 4-8 is 130 mg/day. For this reason, adult magnesium supplements typically have higher magnesium content per serving compared to children’s magnesium supplements.

Gummy supplements are a fun and tasty way to help your kids get the balanced nutrition they need each day (especially if they’re choosey about the foods they’ll eat or the supplements they’ll take). But remember, not all gummies are the same. When it comes to magnesium gummies for kids, make sure the formula you’re considering is actually made for kids, with a daily magnesium dosage appropriate for your child’s age. Also, take a close look at the supplement label to make sure there aren’t any additives, allergens of concern or excess sugars.

There are several things to look for when choosing magnesium supplements for kids. First, make sure the gummies deliver a daily dosage of magnesium that’s appropriate for your child’s age. Our Natural Vitality CALM Gummies do just that because they are formulated specifically for kids ages 4+. Next, make sure the gummies feature magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate, two of the most absorbable forms of magnesium, so your child is getting the most magnesium support out of every gummy. Finally, (and probably most important to your kid) is the flavor. Fun flavors, like our sweet citrus , consistently get two big thumbs up from kids.*

A balanced diet featuring whole grains, nuts, seeds, leafy green veggies, bananas and dairy products is a good source of magnesium for kids. But, let’s face it, kids can be picky eaters. To fill in dietary gaps and give your kids the balanced nutrition their growing bodies need to thrive, consider supplementing with Natural Vitality CALM magnesium supplements formulated especially for children.*

Magnesium is an incredibly hard-working nutrient that contributes to a broad range of processes in the body. It plays a key role in healthy muscle and nerve function, heart and brain health, and more. It is also known to . In these many ways, magnesium is an essential part of balanced nutrition for growing bodies and minds.*

Magnesium is an important part of balanced nutrition for everybody. But, because of its role in processes like bone and muscle health as well as nerve and brain health, magnesium is especially important during periods of rapid growth and development that come throughout infancy and toddlerhood. A healthy, balanced diet is a great start for ensuring healthy magnesium levels for your toddler. If you want to add magnesium supplements to your child’s daily routine to help cover possible dietary gaps, it's always a good idea to consult your pediatrician first. And choose a magnesium supplement that’s formulated specifically for children, like our Natural Vitality CALM Magnesium for Kids and Natural Vitality CALM for Kids Gummies, both recommended for ages 4+.*