vitamins

French fries. Ketchup. The dreaded chicken finger. They are all staples for most young diets these days. But, hey, even if these novice eaters consume their vegetables fried, carb-loaded, or sugar-heavy, at least they are getting them, right?

Wrong. For children, it’s never too early to integrate a sense of good nutrition—in fact, their growing needs demand it.

Linda Kahler brought her passion for sustainable business practices and community responsibility with her to Rainbow Light. As the president and CEO, she has helped drive the company for 25 years.

When we were kids, multivitamin choices seemed so simple: Do I want the yellow Pebbles or the purple Bamm-Bamm? But now that we’ve outgrown Stone Age chewables, our options have expanded. We can get our vitamins and minerals in tablets, liquids, or gummies. We can take one, two, or even five per day. We can opt for natural, food-based formulations or synthetic versions.

By Jolene Hart Although its name may not ring a bell, glutathione could be among the most important antioxidants your body produces—and a key antiaging weapon. “Glutathione enhances the body’s ability to eliminate toxins and preserve vitamins C and E,” says David Perlmutter, MD, of the Perlmutter Health Center in Naples, Florida.