ASKED AND ANSWERED

I think I feed my kids well. Do kids really need extra vitamins and minerals in their diet?

Everyone needs vitamins and minerals. They help release energy from our food and are important for muscles, bones, blood and other vital tissues. Without them, we simply can’t maintain good health and normal growth. Since our bodies don’t store all essential vitamins and minerals, some have to be replenished regularly. And in the active, growing years of childhood, kids may need certain vitamins and minerals replenished every day. Unfortunately, our eating habits don’t guarantee that we always get the vitamins and minerals we need from food alone. Multiple vitamins serve as a supplement to help fill vitamin and mineral gaps when diet is not enough.

What are the benefits of the different vitamins and minerals?

Here’s an at-a-glance chart that describes the vitamins and minerals in Flintstones^TM Multivitamins. You can read more about them here and see which appear in our various Flintstones^TM formulas.

VITAMIN	ROLE
Vitamin A	It is important to make sure our bodies have enough of Vitamin A as it helps with a wide range of functions including maintaining normal eyesight, healthy skin and immune function.
Vitamin A as beta-carotene	It is important to make sure our bodies have enough of Vitamin A as it helps with a wide range of functions including maintaining normal eyesight, healthy skin and immune function.
Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid and Biotin	B Vitamins help to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.
Vitamin B12	Essential for normal growth of body as well as maintaining blood formation. Plant foods have no Vitamin B12, so vegetarians need to ensure they get enough of this vitamin.
Folic Acid	Folic acid (or folate), also known as Vitamin B9, plays a role in promoting normal red blood cell formation and making and repairing damage to DNA, the genetic material in all cells.
Vitamin C	Unlike most animals, our bodies are unable to make Vitamin C, so it must be added to our diets. Vitamin C is an antioxidant for good health and helps to maintain the body’s immune function.
Vitamin E	Vitamin E is an antioxidant and also has a role in immune function.
Vitamin D	Vitamin D deficiency is common among Canadians due to limited sunlight exposure and diet intake. Making sure we get enough Vitamin D helps the body to get enough calcium to grow strong bones and teeth. It also has a role in supporting the immune system.

MINERALS	ROLE
Zinc	Zinc participates in diverse functions in the body including maintenance of healthy skin and immune function.
Iron	Iron in the blood helps transport oxygen throughout the body and is used in blood formation.
Calcium	Calcium provides structure to bones and teeth and is important for bone health. It plays an important role in muscle contraction and the transmission of nerve impulses.
Iodine	Iodine is best known for keeping the thyroid gland healthy. Thyroid gland is located in the neck and helps to control hormones and how energy is used.

HOW TO TAKE

Can you explain the differences between your formulas?

The at-a-glance chart below is a quick guide to our Flintstones^TM formulas. See full descriptions here.

FORMULAS	CHARACTERISTICS
Flintstones^TM Complete	Flintstones^TM Complete chewable multivitamin and mineral supplements contain Vitamin D and Calcium to help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Flintstones^TM Gummies Complete	Three great flavours — Flintstones^TMGummies Complete – cherry, orange, raspberry Fun shapes of Fred, Dino and Pebbles.
Flintstones^TM Active Kids^® Gummies	Flintstones^TM Active Kids^® Gummies are a complete kids' multivitamin with Calcium and extra Vitamin D* to help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. *vs. Flintstones^TM Gummies Complete.
Flintstones^TM Plus Iron	Flintstones^TM Plus Iron contains iron, which helps to form red blood cells. Great-tasting fruit flavours and fun character shapes.
Flintstones^TM With Extra C	Helps support: immune function with Vitamin A, eyesight with Vitamin A, the body's ability to metabolize nutrients with Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin. Helps with the maintenance and development of bones and teeth with Vitamin D.
Flintstones^TM Gummies Plus Immunity Support	Support immune health with Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Zinc. Support eye health with Vitamin A * helps to support immune function; helps support eye health

What are antioxidants?

Every day you’re exposed to cell-damaging molecules (called “free radicals”) generated by pollution, smoke, sunlight and even your own body when you work out hard or convert food to energy. Antioxidants, such as Vitamins C and E, can help neutralize these free radicals and maintain a certain balance. Diets high in vegetables and fruits are good sources of antioxidants.

Can chewables be swallowed?

Chewables should be chewed or crushed under your supervision.
Flintstones™ Plus Iron and Flintstones™ Complete:

For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Flintstones™ with Extra C:

For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily.

To be sure this product is right for you, always read and follow the label.

What’s the recommended dose for Flintstones™ Vitamins for my kids?

Always check dosage printed on the package.

Flintstones™ Plus Iron and Flintstones™ Complete:

For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Flintstones™ with Extra C:

For children three years and older. Chew one tablet daily.

Flintstones™ Active Kids^® Gummies:

For children 3 years and older. Chew one gummy daily. Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Flintstones™ Gummies Complete:

For children three years: Chew one gummy daily. For children four years and older: Chew two gummies daily. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.

Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support:

For children and adolescents 4 to 13 years. Chew two gummies daily. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.

When’s the best time of day to take Flintstones^TM Vitamins?

If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to your health care professional before taking the product.

How long will vitamins stay in their system and be absorbed?

The body is able to absorb as much of the water-soluble vitamins as needed (all B and C vitamins) and the excess amounts are excreted through the urine. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D and E) are stored in fat cells and in the liver. When there aren’t enough vitamins in the diet, the body will automatically absorb more from the supplements.

Can my child take Flintstones^TM Vitamins with other vitamin supplements?

Talk to a health care professional about taking other supplements along with Flintstones^TM Vitamins.

INGREDIENTS

What flavours do Flintstones^TM Vitamins come in?

Flintstones™ Plus Iron: Cherry, grape, orange and tangerine
Flintstones™ Complete: Apricot, cherry, grape, orange, peach and tangerine
Flintstones™ with Extra C: Cherry, grape, orange, and tangerine
Flintstones™ Active Kids^® Gummies: Blueberry, orange and strawberry
Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support: cherry, orange, raspberry
Flintstones™ Gummies Complete: cherry, orange, raspberry

PACKING

Are your bottles child resistant?

Yes. All of our bottle caps must be firmly pushed down and twisted in order to open.

How many gummies or chewables are in each container?

FORMULAS	BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE
Flintstones™ Complete	80 chewable tablets	150 chewable tablets	220 chewable tablets
Flintstones™ Gummies Complete	60 Gummies	150 gummies
Flintstones™ Active Kids^® Gummies	60 Gummies
Flintstones™ Plus Iron	60 tablets
Flintstones™ With Extra C	60 tablets
Flintstones™ Gummies Plus Immunity Support	60 Gummies