Age for B-12 and Folic Acid

[viti_help]

My 8-year old daughter was diagnosed with Vitiligo. I was reading online that B-12 and Folic Acid may help. I was wondering, what would a safe age be to take B-12 and Folic Acid and in what dosage if okay at 8 years old.

Thank you.

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vitiligo/basics/alternative-medicine/con-20032007

[viti_help]

Well I picked up B12 and folic acid as well as ginkgo extract. Thanks for the ginkgo tip - I was not aware of that. Hopefully it'll help along with the cream the dr prescribed. She is my only child and I just want her to be happy. I love her so very much.

[gymdandee]

Before taking any supplements to replenish lost nutrients, try eating foods that are rich in them. Vitamin B12 can be found in meat, dairy products, fish, and shellfish. Folate, the natural form of folic acid, can be found in fruits, dried beans and peas, and fruits. Zinc can be found in beef, shellfish, nuts, and legumes.
Supplementation with ginkgo biloba may improve repigmentation because of its free radical quenching abilities, according to the University of Michigan Health System. Another natural supplement is L-phenylalanine, an amino acid, that when combined with ultraviolet light exposure may cause repigmentation. Since these treatments are not well studied, consult with her doctor before taking either supplement.

Foods that contain hydroquinone may worsen the light skin patches.    Blueberries, pears, wheat, and coffee all contain this natural agent.
I suggest avoiding these foods.

Some people may be deficient in stomach acid production, a condition known as hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria, according to the JFK Medical Center. Without a proper amount of stomach acid, people may have a difficult time breaking down and digesting food. Some doctors prescribe betaine hydrochloride as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid.
All this being said I suggest talking to your daughters doctor first!!