Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen vs Thorne Kids Multi +

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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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The Complete Nutritional Comparison shows matched nutrients side-by-side with the following symbols:

  • -58% ↓ OR  43% ↑ OR = (the differences in the amount of the ingredient)
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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient		Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose)Thorne Kids Multi + (Daily Dose)

Difference

Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate)4500 mcg RAE120 µg-97% ↓Vitamin A (from Beta Carotene)
Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid)1000 mg20 mg-98% ↓Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU)20 µg20 µg=Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (800 IU)
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 mg7.5 mg-94% ↓Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl from Mixed Tocopherols)
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 mg↓
Riboflavin50 mg1 mg-98% ↓Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium)
Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin)100 mg NE↓
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)76 mg1 mg-99% ↓Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)
Folate1330 mcg DFE500 mcg DFE-62% ↓Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)150 µg5 µg-97% ↓Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)
Biotin300 µg↓
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)50 mg↓
Choline (as bitartrate)200 mg60 mg-70% ↓Choline (as Choline Citrate)
Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)1000 mg↓
Iodine (as potassium iodide)150 µg45 µg-70% ↓Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)
Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate)500 mg42 mg-92% ↓Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Malate)
Zinc (as monomethionine)30 mg5 mg-83% ↓Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)
Selenium (as selenomethionine)200 µg↓
Copper (as gluconate)2 mg↓
Manganese (as gluconate)10 mg↓
Chromium (as polynicotinate)200 µg↓
Molybdenum (as ascorbate)130 µg↓
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg↓
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg↓
Rutin50 mg↓
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)50 mg↓
Inositol40 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 mg50 mg-86% ↓DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)(from Algal Oil)
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 µg1 mg=Lutein from Lutemax2020® (Tagetes erecta))
Lycopene (from tomato fruit)1000 µg↓
50 µg↑Vitamin K (as K2 (MK-7))
200 µg↑Zeaxanthin Isomers from Lutemax2020 (Tagetes erecta)

Nutrients exclusive to Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen

Dose: Adult
Thiamine (as mononitrate)50 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin)100 mg NE
Biotin300 µg
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)50 mg
Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)1000 mg
Selenium (as selenomethionine)200 µg
Copper (as gluconate)2 mg
Manganese (as gluconate)10 mg
Chromium (as polynicotinate)200 µg
Molybdenum (as ascorbate)130 µg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg
Rutin50 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)50 mg
Inositol40 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
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 Thorne Kids Multi +

Dose: Child
Vitamin K (as K2 (MK-7))50 µg
Zeaxanthin Isomers from Lutemax2020 (Tagetes erecta)200 µg

Other ingredients

Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily RegimenThorne Kids Multi +
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)Oat Fiber, Flavors, Cellulose Powder, Quillaja Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Color (Vegetable), Xylitol, Pullalan, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract (Leaf) (Rebaudioside A 95%), Purified Water, Sunflower Lecitihin.

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