Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen vs Life Extension Children's Formula

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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.

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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient
Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose)Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate)4500 mcg RAE1050 mcg RAE-77% ↓Vitamin A (as beta-carotene)
Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid)1000 mg120 mg-88% ↓Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU)20 µg10 µg-50% ↓Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)
Cholecalciferol is also called vitamin D3.
Sources:
• "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body."
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
• "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses"
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)134 mg20.1 mg-85% ↓Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
D alpha tocopherol is also called vitamin E.
Sources:
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Thiamine (as mononitrate)50 mg3 mg-94% ↓Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate)
Riboflavin50 mg1.7 mg-97% ↓Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin)100 mg NE20 mg NE-80% ↓Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide)
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)76 mg2 mg-97% ↓Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI)
Folate1330 mcg DFE265 mcg DFE-80% ↓Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt)
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)150 µg6 µg-96% ↓Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin300 µg300 µg=Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)50 mg10 mg-80% ↓Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate)
Choline (as bitartrate)200 mg
Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)1000 mg
Iodine (as potassium iodide)150 µg150 µg=Iodine (as potassium iodide)
Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate)500 mg50 mg-90% ↓Magnesium (as magnesium oxide)
Zinc (as monomethionine)30 mg10 mg-67% ↓Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate)
Selenium (as selenomethionine)200 µg25 µg-88% ↓Selenium (as L-selenomethionine)
Copper (as gluconate)2 mg
Manganese (as gluconate)10 mg
Chromium (as polynicotinate)200 µg
Molybdenum (as ascorbate)130 µg20 µg-85% ↓Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate)
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg
Rutin50 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)50 mg
Inositol40 mg10 mg-75% ↓Inositol
Alpha Lipoic Acid30 mg
Silica (as silicon dioxide)26 mg
Delta Tocopherol10 mg
Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil)10 mg
Trace Mineral Complex10 mg
O-3 Essentials®
Fish Oil Concentrate2 g
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)540 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)360 mg
PhytoNutrient Essentials®
Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark)1000 mg
Proprietary Fruit Blend200 mg
Grape Seed Extract
Red Raspberry Concentrate
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Blueberry Powder
Wild Billberry Concentrate
Cranberry Concentrate
Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)8 mg
Lutein (from marigold flower)1000 µg5 mg400% ↑trans-lutein [contained in: Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to]
Lycopene (from tomato fruit)1000 µg
10 mgPotassium (as potassium citrate)
11.2 mgMarigold extract (flowers) [std. to [some ingredients are matched elsewhere]
155 µgtrans-zeaxanthin ]
1 mgCoenzyme Q10

Nutrients exclusive to Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen

Dose: Adult
Choline (as bitartrate)200 mg
Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)1000 mg
Copper (as gluconate)2 mg
Manganese (as gluconate)10 mg
Chromium (as polynicotinate)200 µg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg
Rutin50 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)50 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid30 mg
Silica (as silicon dioxide)26 mg
Delta Tocopherol10 mg
Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil)10 mg
Trace Mineral Complex10 mg
O-3 Essentials®
Fish Oil Concentrate2 g
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)540 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)360 mg
PhytoNutrient Essentials®
Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark)1000 mg
Proprietary Fruit Blend200 mg
Grape Seed Extract
Red Raspberry Concentrate
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Blueberry Powder
Wild Billberry Concentrate
Cranberry Concentrate
Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)8 mg
Lycopene (from tomato fruit)1000 µg

Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula

Dose: Child
Potassium (as potassium citrate)10 mg
Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to [some ingredients are matched elsewhere]11.2 mg
trans-zeaxanthin ]155 µg
Coenzyme Q101 mg

Other ingredients

Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily RegimenLife Extension Children's Formula
Gelatin, ethyl vanillin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, potassium aspartate, purified water, natural lemon flavour, antioxidant blend for freshness (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, ascorbyl palmitate) CONTAINS: FISH (anchovy, sardine)xylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural beet color, natural (cherry, vanilla, strawberry) flavors, stearic acid, citric acid, gum arabic, silica, dicalcium phosphate, luo han guo extract, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, maltodextrin, corn starch, stevia extract.
Contains soybeans.

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