13/11/2021
Health Benefits of PediaSure For Children
Here are some of the benefits said to accrue on the consumption of PediaSure.
Supports growth and development: PediaSure contains high-quality protein, calcium, and vitamin-D3. The regular consumption of this drink with a well-balanced, healthy diet could help an underweight child gain weight and height within 24 weeks. PediaSure claims that this benefit is clinically proven in children between the ages of three-four years.
Immune support: PediaSure is said to contain antioxidant compounds such as vitamins C and E, and selenium. A study showed that regular use of oral nutritional supplements, like PediaSure, in nutritionally at-risk picky eating children with upper respiratory tract infections, helps maintain their weight during acute infections
Apart from the above nutritional benefits, some other general benefits of PediaSure are:
Gluten-free: Some nutritional drinks contain gluten that is not suitable for children with gluten sensitivity, intolerance, or allergy. PediaSure might be a choice since all its variants are gluten-free.
Suitable for lactose intolerant children: Products are labeled as “suitable for lactose intolerance” when they contain lactose at a level that does not seem to affect anyone with lactose intolerance. PediaSure claims to contain less than four grams lactose per liter as fed, or less than 0.5 grams lactose per serving as fed. However, the product needs to be avoided in children with cow milk allergy and galactosemia.