Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen vs Trace Minerals Research, Kid’s Multi
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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)
- (means ingredients are similar nutritionally)
- ↓ (beside ingredients in the first multi with no match in the second multi) OR ↑ (for ingredients that are only present in the second multi)
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Ingredient | Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose) | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate) | 4500 mcg RAE | 750 mcg RAE | -83% ↓ | Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) | |
| Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid) | 1000 mg | 100 mg | -90% ↓ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU) | 20 µg | 24 µg | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. 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" byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D • "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance" byRichard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" byRobert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 134 mg | 20 mg | -85% ↓ | Vitamin E (as d-a Tocopherol acetate) | |
| Thiamine (as mononitrate) | 50 mg | 1.5 mg | -97% ↓ | Thiamin (Thamin HCl) (Vitamin B1) | |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 1.5 mg | -97% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin) | 100 mg NE | 12 mg | ? | Niacin (as Niacinamide) (Vitamin B3) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 76 mg | 5 mg | -93% ↓ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate | 1330 mcg DFE | 638 mcg DFE | -52% ↓ | Folate (as 375 mcg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 150 µg | 9 µg | -94% ↓ | Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 70 µg | -77% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) | 50 mg | 10 mg | -80% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium pantothenate) | |
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 200 mg | 3 mg | -98% ↓ | Choline (as Bitartrate) | |
| Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate) | 1000 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg | ↓ | |||
| Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate) | 500 mg | 2 mg | -100% ↓ | Magnesium (from ITM) | |
| Zinc (as monomethionine) | 30 mg | 5 mg | -83% ↓ | Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) | |
| Selenium (as selenomethionine) | 200 µg | 20 µg | -90% ↓ | Selenium (as Selenium Methionine) | |
| Copper (as gluconate) | 2 mg | ↓ | |||
| Manganese (as gluconate) | 10 mg | 2 mg | -80% ↓ | Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | |
| Chromium (as polynicotinate) | 200 µg | 10 µg | -95% ↓ | Chromium (as Chromium ACC) | |
| Molybdenum (as ascorbate) | 130 µg | ↓ | |||
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 250 mg | ↓ | |||
| Gamma Tocopherol | 100 mg | ↓ | |||
| Rutin | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) | 50 mg | 45 µg | -100% ↓ | PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | |
| Inositol | 40 mg | 3 mg | -92% ↓ | Inositol | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 30 mg | ↓ | |||
| Silica (as silicon dioxide) | 26 mg | ↓ | |||
| Delta Tocopherol | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil) | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Trace Mineral Complex | 10 mg | 30 mg | 200% ↑ | Ionic Trace Mineral (ITM) Complex (A concentrated complex of full spectrum ionic trace minerals) | Comparison figures for extracts, concentrates and complexes should not be relied on. The original ingredients and extraction processes may differ widely. |
| O-3 Essentials® | ↓ | ||||
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 2 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 Blend | 200 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 µg | ↓ | |||
| Lycopene (from tomato fruit) | 1000 µg | ↓ | |||
| 75 mg | ↑ | Chloride (from ITM) | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Sulfate (from ITM) | |||
| 20 µg | ↑ | Boron (from ITM) |
Nutrients only in Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate) | 1000 mg |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg |
| Copper (as gluconate) | 2 mg |
| Molybdenum (as ascorbate) | 130 µg |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 250 mg |
| Gamma Tocopherol | 100 mg |
| Rutin | 50 mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 30 mg |
| Silica (as silicon dioxide) | 26 mg |
| Delta Tocopherol | 10 mg |
| Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil) | 10 mg |
| O-3 Essentials® | |
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 2 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 Blend | 200 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 µg |
| Lycopene (from tomato fruit) | 1000 µg |
Nutrients only in Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Chloride (from ITM) | 75 mg |
| Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | 5 mg |
| Sulfate (from ITM) | 5 mg |
| Boron (from ITM) | 20 µg |
Other ingredients
| Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's 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) | Purified water, juice concentrate blend (pineapple, peach, pear), pure cane sugar, glycerine, natural flavor, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract. |