Health worries for people giving vitamins to their children!

Random vitamin testing performed by the ConsumerLab.com company found a possible health concern in a children’s vitamin. Hero Nutritionals Yummi Bears was found to contain over 200% more of vitamin A than was printed on the bottles label. What could possibly be bad about your child receiving extra vitamins, you might wonder. There are serious health complications associated with the consumption of excess vitamin A.

The institute of medicine sets the limits for the required amounts of vitamins and minerals. Acceptable limits usually are within in a specific range based on the body’s needs. Children between the ages of 1 and 3 should not exceed 2000 IU of vitamin A. Children aged from 4 to 8 should consume a maximum of 3000 IU. Yummi Bears vitamins contained a massive dose of 5400IU in the daily serving.

Excessive amounts of vitamin A are associated with serious health risks. Taking too much vitamin A causes liver abnormalities. High amounts of vitamin A can also cause weakening of the bones. Because of the health risks associated with high levels of certain vitamins, it may be wise for you to choose vitamins for yourself and your family from well known and reputable companies. Flintstone’s complete vitamins were also tested and passed. If you give your child a vitamin, perhaps you should stick with this classic.