Multivitamin Gold
NaturesPlus Animal Parade
Overview
The NaturesPlus Animal Parade Multivitamin Gold offers a broad spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals tailored for children. While it incorporates additional ingredients like probiotics and enzymes, the relatively low doses of some components and the presence of sugar alcohols suggest that its primary value lies in supplementing a balanced diet, rather than providing comprehensive nutritional support.
The Good
Comprehensive Nutrient Profile: Provides a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Added Probiotics and Enzymes: Includes probiotics and digestive enzymes to support gut health and nutrient absorption.
Whole Food Concentrates: Contains extracts from various fruits and vegetables, offering additional phytonutrients.
The Bad
Relatively Low Doses: Many vitamins and minerals are included, but at levels that may only meet minimal daily requirements, not optimal levels for all children.
Sugar Content: Contains 2g of Xylitol per serving, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some children if consumed in excess.
Multiple Ingredients At Low Doses: While diverse, the low amounts of several ingredients like the enzyme blend, lutein, and probiotics may offer limited benefit.
Is it for you?
Best For: Children, picky eaters, children needing nutritional support
Skip If: You have specific allergies to ingredients, or if advised by a pediatrician due to existing health conditions.
Ingredients Analysis
Xylitol
2 gXylitol
2 gVitamin A
1500 mcg RAEVitamin A
1500 mcg RAEVitamin C
60 mgVitamin C
60 mgVitamin D
13 mcgVitamin D
13 mcgVitamin E
20 mgVitamin E
20 mgVitamin K
40 mcgVitamin K
40 mcgThiamine
1.5 mgThiamine
1.5 mgRiboflavin
1.7 mgRiboflavin
1.7 mgNiacin
20 mg NENiacin
20 mg NEVitamin B6
2 mgVitamin B6
2 mgFolate
17 mcg DFEFolate
17 mcg DFEL-Methylfolate
10 mcgVitamin B12
6 mcgVitamin B12
6 mcgBiotin
50 mcgBiotin
50 mcgPantothenic Acid
10 mgPantothenic Acid
10 mgCalcium
50 mgCalcium
50 mgIron
5 mgIron
5 mgIodine
100 mcgIodine
100 mcgMagnesium
10 mgMagnesium
10 mgZinc
3 mgZinc
3 mgSelenium
35 mcgSelenium
35 mcgManganese
1 mgManganese
1 mgChromium
60 mcgChromium
60 mcgEnzyme Blend
1.4 mgEnzyme Blend
1.4 mgLutein
0.5 mgLutein
0.5 mgLactobacillus Acidophilus
0.25 mgLactobacillus Acidophilus
0.25 mgLactobacillus Plantarum
0.25 mgLactobacillus Plantarum
0.25 mgStreptococcus Thermophilus
0.25 mgStreptococcus Thermophilus
0.25 mgHow to Use
Chew recommended number of tablets daily, typically with a meal.
Daily
Anytime
With food
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