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Why do children need vitamins and minerals?
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Everyone needs vitamins and minerals. They help release energy from our food and help build muscle, bone, blood and other vital tissue. Without a regular supply of vitamins and minerals, we cannot maintain good health and normal growth.
During the active, growing years of childhood, it is important to ensure that children receive all the vitamins and minerals they need every day. Since the body does not store all essential vitamins and minerals, some have to be supplied on a regular basis. Unfortunately, many Americans have poor eating habits which can make it difficult to get all of the vitamins and minerals we need.
To supplement your diet, Flintstones can be taken to help assure adequate nutrition.
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What formulas are available?
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New! Flintstones Sour Gummies |
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3 Great flavors - blue raspberry, cherry, and green apple |
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Fun shapes of Fred, Dino and Pebbles |
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Flintstones Gummies |
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3 Great flavors - cherry, orange, and raspberry |
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Fun shapes of Fred, Dino and Pebbles |
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Flintstones Complete with Choline |
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More complete with choline to support healthy brain function* |
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Choline is a nutrient found in nature in breast milk and cauliflower |
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20 Nutrients in 1 great tasting tablet |
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Flintstones Plus Extra C |
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One tablet has appropriate levels of 10 essential nutrients plus extra vitamin C - important for maintaining children's immune system* |
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Contains as much vitamin C as 3 oranges |
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Great tasting fruit flavors and fun character shapes. |
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Flintstones Plus Calcium |
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One tablet has appropriate levels of 11 essential nutrients - important for building strong, healthy bones and teeth * |
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Contains as much calcium as one 5 oz glass of milk |
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Great tasting fruit flavors and fun character shapes |
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Flintstones Plus Iron |
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One tablet has appropriate levels of 11 essential nutrients - important for maintaining active children's physical and mental energy* |
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Contains as much iron as 5 cups of cooked spinach |
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Great tasting fruit flavors and fun character shapes |
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My First Flintstones |
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Specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of toddlers ages 2-3 |
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Provides 10 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and D, important for your child's healthy growth and development.* |
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Small, easy to chew tablets. |
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Great tasting flavors. |
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Fun character shapes. |
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* This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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What are the benefits of taking a vitamin or mineral supplement?
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(The following chart lists common vitamins and minerals and their functions. Please refer to individual products for complete formulas.) These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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Vitamin A |
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Helps maintain a healthy immune system. |
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Vitamin A as beta-carotene |
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Form of vitamin A thought to function as an antioxidant, which may provide protection against cell-damaging free radicals. Beta-carotene is found in dark green and orange vegetables and fruit that often are lacking in children's diets. |
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Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Vitamin B6 Pantothenic Acid and Biotin |
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B vitamins help your body turn food into the energy it needs to function optimally. Taking B vitamins is important in helping your child grow up healthy and strong. |
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Vitamin B12 |
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Essential for normal healthy nerve tissue and healthy red blood cell formation. Especially difficult to get for those who avoid animal products. |
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Folic Acid |
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Essential for growth through its involvement in DNA production and healthy red blood cell formation. |
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Vitamin C |
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Antioxidant necessary for healthy gums and to inhibit damage to body cells. Vitamin C also helps support immunity. |
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Vitamin E |
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Antioxidant that works to promote heart health and to help protect body cells. |
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Vitamin D |
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Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorous and regulates how much calcium remains in your blood. |
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Minerals |
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Phosphorous |
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Helps generate energy in every cell of your body. It is also a key component of bones and teeth. |
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Zinc |
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Promotes cell reproduction and tissue growth and repair. Adequate Zinc intake is essential for growth.
Zinc helps your body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. |
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Iron |
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Serves as an essential part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood from your lungs
to every body cell. Iron helps support a healthy immune system. |
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Calcium |
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Builds strong bones and teeth.
Calcium helps your muscles contract and heart beat and plays a role in normal nerve function. |
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Iodine |
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The chief component of thyroid hormones which regulate body energy metabolism. |
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Magnesium |
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Necessary for energy metabolism, helps maintain body cells in nerves and muscles,
and signals muscles to relax and contract. Magnesium serves as a component of bones. |
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Copper |
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Helps your body make hemoglobin, needed to carry oxygen in red blood cells.
Copper also helps your body produce energy in its cells. |
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Can chewable tablets be swallowed?
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Yes. The tablets will dissolve if swallowed whole. It is important to note that the size of the tablet may make it difficult for children to swallow. The tablets can also be sucked on or crushed. |
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What is the recommended dosage for 2-3 year of age?
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We recommend following the dosage on the package. Directions for Flintstones products are:
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Chew one half tablet daily. |
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| Gummies & Sour Gummies |
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Chew one Gummy daily. |
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We also recommend
our My
First Flintstones
formula,
specially
formulated
for children
2 to 3 years of
age, with
10 essential
nutrients
including
vitamins
A, C, and
D, which
are important
for your
child's
healthy
growth
and development.
For children under 2 years of age, we recommend speaking with your physician. |
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What is the recommended dosage for adults & children 4 years & older?
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Directions for Flintstones products are:
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Chew one tablet daily. |
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Chew one tablet daily. |
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| Gummies & Sour Gummies |
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Chew two Gummies daily. |
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What is the dosage
of your Flintstones formulas if my child weighs more or less
than the average for their age?
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If a child is significantly under or overweight, you should speak with your physician. |
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When is the best time of day to take vitamins?
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Generally, any time of day is fine. We do recommend that you try to take Flintstones at the same time each day to develop a routine. Some people can experience some stomach upset due to the minerals in multivitamins. If this is the case, we recommend taking the vitamin after a meal.
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How long will vitamins stay in your system and be absorbed?
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Your body will absorb as much of the water
soluble vitamins as
needed (all B and C
vitamins) and the excess
amounts are excreted
through your urine. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are
stored in fat cells and in your liver. Your body controls the
amount absorbed; you get increased absorption when there are
vitamin deficiencies in your diet. |
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What flavors do Flintstones come in?
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3 delicious flavors are in the Complete, Plus Calcium, and My First Flintstones formulas: cherry, orange and grape.
3 delicious flavors are in the Gummies: cherry, raspberry, orange.
6 delicious flavors are in the Plus Extra C and Plus Iron formulas: cherry, orange, grape, peach-apricot, raspberry, and strawberry. |
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What is Choline?
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Choline is found in nature in breast milk and cauliflower and is a dietary component essential for the normal function of cells. It is a nutrient and is important for the structural and signaling functions involved in the brain and nervous tissue. |
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What is Inositol?
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Inositol is a nutrient necessary to maintain proper metabolism in the body. Inositol can be synthesized by cells using common building blocks, such as amino acids and glucose. |
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Do your Flintstones formulas contain gluten?
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We do not add gluten to any of our products, however we cannot guarantee that they are 100% gluten-free due to the fact that raw materials we receive from outside vendors are not certified as 100% gluten-free. |
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What colors/dyes are used?
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All of the dyes that are used in our products are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The dyes used are as follows:
FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake
FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake
FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake
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Do your Flintstones formulas contain any sugar?
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Amounts are per tablet:
Flintstones Complete - Approximately 0.34 grams |
Flintstones Plus Iron - Approximately 1 gram |
Flintstones Plus Extra C - Approximately 1 gram |
Flintstones Plus Calcium - Approximately 0.42 grams |
My First Flintstones - Approximately 0.71 grams |
Flintstones Multivitamin - Approximately 0.71 grams |
Flintstones Gummies - Approximately 2.8 grams |
Flintstones Sour Gummies - Approximately 3 grams |
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Do your Flintstones formulas contain carbohydrates?
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Amounts are per tablet:
Flintstones Complete - Less than 1 gram |
Flintstones Plus Iron - Less than 1 gram |
Flintstones Plus Extra C - Less than 1 gram |
Flintstones Plus Calcium - Less than 1 gram |
My First Flintstones - Less than 1 gram. |
Flintstones Multivitamin - Less than 1 gram |
Flintstones Gummies - 1.5 grams |
Flintstones Sour Gummies - 3 grams |
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Can the chewable vitamins erode tooth enamel?
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We are not aware of any studies which show that chewable vitamins can erode tooth enamel. |
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Why do Flintstones multivitamins contain aspartame (artificial sweetener)?
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The Flintstones Complete formula and Plus Calcium formula contain aspartame. The aspartame masks the bitter taste of calcium found in both of these formulas. Sugar would be needed in large amounts to mask such a bitter flavor and would make the tablet too large.
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Is aspartame safe?
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Yes. It is important to note that aspartame is one of the most tested food additives in history and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in multivitamin products.
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What is phenylalanine and phenylketonuria?
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Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in aspartame. Phenylketonuria is an hereditary disease in which people cannot metabolize phenylalanine. |
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Are all of the Flintstones multivitamin bottles child resistant?
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Yes. A push down and turn type cap is used. |
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What sizes are available of the Flintstones products? |
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Complete |
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60 tablets |
150 tablets |
200 tablets |
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My First Flintstones |
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60 tablets |
100 tablets |
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Plus Calcium |
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60 tablets |
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Plus Iron |
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60 tablets |
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60 tablets |
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Gummies & Sour Gummies |
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60 tablets |
150 tablets |
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When were Flintstones products first introduced?
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Our first children's vitamin called Chocks was developed in 1960. The Flintstones brand was introduced to the public in 1968.
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When was Betty first added to the Flintstones vitamins?
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Betty was added to all of our Flintstones formulas in December of 1995 and the Flintmobile was discontinued.
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What is the consistency of the Gummies - will they stick together?
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Gummies do have a natural tendency to stick to each other, just like gummy candy, no more or less. They should separate easily. |
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