What a child eats and what their body actually absorbs can be two very different numbers. Dr. Katie Good explains why, with real examples from iron, calcium, folate, zinc, B12,...
With four kids in travel sports, Dr. Katie Good has seen firsthand that performance usually starts with the basics: enough food, carbohydrates, protein, hydration, sleep, and recovery—not the latest sports...
A label tells you what a company says is in the product. Testing helps verify the finished product. Dr. Katie Good explains potency, contaminants, and why transparency matters.
Healthy eating is the foundation. But even thoughtful families can have nutritional gaps. Dr. Katie Good explains why supplements should support—not replace—a good diet.
Magnesium is not a magic sleep switch, but it can have a thoughtful place in some families’ bedtime routines. Dr. Katie Good explains what the evidence does and does not...
Growth is not a vitamin contest. Dr. Katie Good explains genetics, nutrition, deficiencies, growth charts, and why supporting normal growth is different from promising extra height.
100% Daily Value is a label reference—not a universal prescription. Dr. Katie Good explains RDA, %DV, ULs, and why thoughtful formulas do not make every nutrient the same percentage.
The checklist Dr. Katie Good uses as both a pediatrician and a mom: dose, form, safety, testing, taste, and whether a supplement fits the child’s actual diet.
Vitamin D is important, but more is not automatically better. Dr. Katie Good explains food, sun exposure, recommended intakes, and why individual context matters.
A clean label can be a good start—but it does not tell you everything. Dr. Katie Good explains why amounts, forms, testing, and real-world usability matter too.
Not all omega-3 products tell the same story. Dr. Katie Good explains how she evaluates DHA and EPA amounts, purity, oxidation, sourcing, sustainability, labeling, packaging, and real-world usability.
Food comes first. But real children do not eat perfectly every day. Dr. Katie Good explains when a multivitamin can be a practical nutritional safety net—and when it is not...