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Maryanne Oks
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What Your Child's Diet is Missing: A Guide to Micronutrients for Growing Kids.
As parents, we all want our children to grow up healthy, intelligent, active, and strong. We carefully choose their meals, encourage them to eat fruits and vegetables, and make sure they get enough rest and exercise. But even when children seem to be eating enough food, many are still missing out on essential nutrients their bodies need to thrive. This hidden nutritional gap is known as micronutrient deficiency, and it affects millions of children worldwide. What Are Micronut
Maryanne Oks
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Maryanne Oks
May 270 min read


Happy Children’s Day! 🌟
Healthy Children, Healthy Nation. Parents, stop relying on “genes” as the only explanation for your child’s height and growth. It’s not just about genetics, and no, it’s not luck either. The truth is, a child’s healthy growth is built on four non-negotiable factors: Micronutrients – Essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, vitamin A, and others are the building blocks of growth. Without them, even the best meals may not fully support your child’s development. This is
Maryanne Oks
May 272 min read


The Sachet That Changed Everything
Amina and Yemi had been inseparable since their very first day at the University of Lagos. AMINA and YEMI They had walked into the same lecture hall on the same morning, both clutching their course outlines with nervous hands, and somehow found each other in the sea of strangers. From that day, they became a pair studying together through sleepless nights, crying together over failed tests, and celebrating together at every breakthrough. They graduated together. Got their fir
Maryanne Oks
May 255 min read


The Hidden Deficiency Crisis: Why Millions of Nigerians Are Nutrient-Depleted Without Knowing It.
In Nigeria today, millions of children and adults look healthy on the outside but are silently suffering from what experts call “hidden hunger” — a dangerous lack of essential vitamins and minerals needed for growth, immunity, brain development, and energy. Unlike severe malnutrition, micronutrient deficiency is often invisible. A child may eat every day yet still lack critical nutrients like iron, zinc, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. The result? Poor immunity, delayed growth, l
Maryanne Oks
May 73 min read


MMS vs. Iron–Folic Acid
What Every Mother Should Know (and Where Cognimom Multiple Micronutrient supplement (MMS) Fits In) Iron folic VS Multiple Micronutrient Supplement When it comes to supporting a healthy pregnancy, you’ve probably heard of Iron–Folic Acid (IFA) supplements. They’ve been the standard for decades. But there’s growing awareness around Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), a more comprehensive approach to maternal nutrition. So, what’s the real difference? And why are products
Maryanne Oks
May 52 min read


Why MNP is critical for child development
The Ayeni Family The Adamu Family In the peaceful community of Greenfield Estate lived two close families, the Ayenis and the Adamus. They were neighbors, friends, and shared many things in common. Their children played together every afternoon, rode bicycles on the quiet streets, and attended the same school. Both families had children of similar ages. The Adamu children, four-year-old Zainab and seven-year-old Musa, were known throughout the school for their energy and bril
Maryanne Oks
Apr 222 min read


Cognito: Your Intelligent Nutritional Solution!
Feed your brain. Fuel your future. One tiny sachet at a time. When we think about nutrition, we usually think about muscles, bones, and energy. But there is one organ that demands more nutrients than any other, yet it is often the most neglected. The brain. From the moment a child is conceived until old age, the brain requires a steady supply of specific micronutrients to develop, function, and protect itself. Without them, learning suffers, memory fades, and mental potential
Maryanne Oks
Apr 93 min read
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