In this Live Event, titled “Child health today: defenses, development, and real prevention,” we addressed how children's health is changing in recent years and why we are seeing more chronic diseases from an early age. The conversation featured Anastasia Parfenova, Product Lead at be levels and head of research and formulation for the Kids line, and Raquel Monfort, an integrative pediatrician with over 21 years of experience in child nutrition and family support. Key highlights Changing child health profile It was highlighted that, although infections have decreased, chronic diseases have increased significantly: allergies, dermatitis, asthma, digestive issues, attention difficulties, and childhood obesity. The impact of modern lifestyle We analyzed how factors like sedentary behavior, indoor living, excessive screen time, low sun exposure, and a diet poor in essential nutrients are weakening the immune system and child neurodevelopment, making children more vulnerable to infections, inflammation, and behavioral changes. The concept of the “terrain” Raquel Monfort explained the importance of looking beyond the symptom to assess the child's physiological terrain: microbiota, mucous membrane status, sleep quality, skin, and the digestive system. The 3 biological pillars of child development Anastasia Parfenova presented the three major pillars that support the be levels Kids line: Immune system Neurodevelopment Immuno-hormonal balance Neurodevelopment and nutrition We delved into how the nervous system is built from the fetal stage and continues to mature until age 18–20. Current deficits in omega-3, iron, zinc, and other essential nutrients are associated with attention, learning, memory, and behavioral difficulties, which are increasingly common in pediatric consultations. Vitamin D and overall health Vitamin D was highlighted as a key hormone in childhood: immunomodulation, allergy prevention, nervous system maturation, bone mineralization, and cavity prevention. Current low sun exposure makes deficiencies very common. A real prevention approach The final message was clear: it is not about masking symptoms or medicalizing childhood, but about strengthening the body from the ground up. Products mentioned in this live [PROD]immunity-kids[/PROD][PROD]omega-3-kids[/PROD][PROD]vitamin-d-kids[/PROD]
