Supplements for children and school kids

[Lucky Luke.]

My strong feeling is that stuff called massmax and tonemax has no place in a kids diet - both in terms of the body image it creates and the nutritional input. Young bodies are still developing according to a genetic blueprint that cannot be second guessed and should not be messed with.

 

The only time a kid needs supplements is when they have a health issue and this type of supplement would be of little use in that scenario. Your best bet in that instance would be to consult a nutritionist specialising in children and to have the necessary tests done to determine a very specific course of supplementation.

 

As far as kids abusing supplements and PED's goes, yes this is definitely a problem but I don't see how this addresses it. My wife got SSI and the WP B rugby coach to speak at her school on the subject which apparently had a good impact. No they didn't recommend supplementation and they did warn against the unregulated nature of the industry, amongst other potential health issues.

[TNT1]

Well put, Luke.

[Mr SingleTrack]

I am also very against kids using sups. it's a very bad idea IMHO

[rouxtjie]

Wow...what happened to an orange at halftime and a bit of deepheat for warmup. Thanks but no thanks

[TiBones]

It appears that the jury is in. Run, Mannetjie, while you still can!

[RudoJ]

Wow...what happened to an orange at halftime and a bit of deepheat for warmup. Thanks but no thanks

Yeah, at school I had the old egg, milk and vanilla essence shake once in a while, but thats about it.

[madvics]

nothing beats real food, especially if you a kid, my wife is pregnant with twins so im already starting to think like a parent.

cant imagine giving my child a shake to drink.

 

the best shake is a MILKSHAKE hits the spot everytime

[TiBones]

nothing beats real food, especially if you a kid, my wife is pregnant with twins so im already starting to think like a parent.

cant imagine giving my child a shake to drink.

 

the best shake is a MILKSHAKE hits the spot everytime

[Cycho]

Does this scare anyone? http://www.menshealth.com/health/supplement-problems

 

If ANYONE is using anything - these guys test by batch and flavour etc to see if what is on the label is ALL that is in the product (Locally Gu is I think one of the only commonly avail products) http://www.informed-choice.org

[madvics]

now that's my kind of milkshake

[Lucky Luke.]

To the OP: why does your website not detail specifically why your product is more suited to kids than the next brand? It's shocking to me that you don't feel it necessary to disclose this level of detail, and also that your customers are either ignorant or indifferent enough not to have demanded it from you.

 

A friend who works in pediatric nutrition has looked at your site and cannot make any kind of judgement about what you are putting in your products : the quality of ingredients, source of the ingredients, whether it's safe for kids to use etc.

 

As a starting point, what type of protein and sweeteners are you putting in your products?

 

I'd definitely get this type of info up on the site asap.

[TiBones]

To quote a wise sage :

 

"It's far worse. All this crap does is indoctrinate kids to the idea that there is a pill or a potion to help them achieve. The next step? Doping to get to Craven Week. Head butting the ref. Awesome.

 

Like I said. I'm equally shocked and disgusted."

 

Doesn't really matter what the hell is in it! I think that it is irresponsible and just short of criminal to market something like this to kids. I have seen schoolboys, in uniform, walking out of Dischem with BUCKETS of protein and bottles of USN supplements. We are putting a lot of pressure on our Kids to achieve but surely, as a parent there is enough savvy to know what harm mentally and physically something like this can do??

[BLACKvoodoo]

Supps for kids... No way WTF

[Ratty]

The only supplement I give my son is a standard chocolate vitamin bear. Yes, I understand about a healthy diet and all, but if you have a fussy child (texture issues) and work full time, its not always possible to give a completely balanced diet. Vitamin C rich food for example are a problem.

 

I don't agree with giving kids protein shakes etc unless that have been diagnosed with a problem.

[Mannetjie....]

first thing that strikes me, is why would you need a meal replacement ? Are you saying that your product is better than a parents ability to judge what is best for their kids ?

meal replacement is maybe not the nicest word. It really needs to form part of a balanced diet.

[Mannetjie....]

Strange to me as well.

Well since its the brainchild of Mr Meyer, I can might just as well give it to my 3 and half year old son, who at this early age is showing a huge talent for rugby and hope to have him bulked up and ready for Super Rugby at 14!

 

please note this was all tongue in the cheek. I would not ever consider giving my son or any kids supplements at such an early age, maybe from 17 onwards yes, but until then they dont really need it. Best of luck with your venture

Good one!