Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor
Carlson
Overview
This chewable multivitamin provides a broad range of essential vitamins and minerals suitable for both children and adults. While it covers many bases, some ingredient dosages are likely below what is needed for specific therapeutic effects. The inclusion of common minerals is beneficial, but the forms of these minerals are unspecified and could affect bioavailability. The sugar content could pose a problem for children with pre-existing insulin sensitivity or those predisposed to dental erosion.
The Good
Provides a broad range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Offers a convenient chewable form for easy consumption.
Includes Vitamins C, D3, E and several B vitamins which are important in energy production and oxidative stress reduction.
The Bad
Contains sugar (fructose, xylitol, and mannitol) which impacts blood sugar levels.
Formulation may be higher than necessary for children with good diets.
Some ingredients (e.g. Vitamin A, Iron) have a risk of overdose.
Is it for you?
Best For: Children needing daily nutritional support, picky eaters, children with dietary gaps.
Skip If: Child has specific allergies to ingredients, or is already receiving sufficient nutrients from diet.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
5000 IUVitamin C
120 mgVitamin D3
600 IUVitamin E
60 IUVitamin K1
80 mcgThiamine
1.5 mgRiboflavin
1.7 mgNiacin
5 mgVitamin B6
2 mgFolate
300 mcgVitamin B12
6 mcgBiotin
150 mcgPantothenic Acid
10 mgCalcium
57 mgIron
9 mgIodine
75 mcgMagnesium
25 mgZinc
7.5 mgSelenium
35 mcgCopper
1 mgManganese
1 mgChromium
60 mcgHow to Use
For children 4 years and older, chew one tablet daily. For children 2-3 years, chew one-half tablet daily.
Daily
Morning
With food
