Life Extension Children's Formula vs NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
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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.
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Research, Basic Nutrients V
- Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Research, Basic Nutrients V
- Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
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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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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose) | NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 1050 mcg RAE | 3000 µg | ? | Vitamin A (60% as Beta-Carotene and 40% as Retinyl Palmitate) | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 120 mg | 300 mg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 10 µg | 10 µg | Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (400 IU) | 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) | 20.1 mg | 268 mg | 1233% ↑ | Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol) | |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | 3 mg | 50 mg | 1567% ↑ | Thiamin (from Thiamin HCl) (Vitamin B-1) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.7 mg | 25 mg | 1371% ↑ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 50 mg | ? | Niacin (as Niacinamide) (Vitamin B-3) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 2 mg | 50 mg | 2400% ↑ | Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | 265 mcg DFE | 1360 mcg DFE | 413% ↑ | Folate (800 mcg folic acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 6 µg | 100 µg | 1567% ↑ | Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 300 µg | = | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 50 mg | 400% ↑ | Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) | |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg | 150 µg | = | Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | 50 mg | 100 mg | 100% ↑ | Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Citrate) | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate) | 10 mg | 15 mg | 50% ↑ | Zinc (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 25 µg | 70 µg | 180% ↑ | Selenium (from L-Selenomethionine) | |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg | 25 µg | 25% ↑ | Molybdenum (from Sodium Molybdate) | |
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg | 25 mg | 150% ↑ | Potassium (from Potassium Chloride) | |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg | ↓ | |||
| trans-lutein | 5 mg | 250 µg | -95% ↓ | Lutein (from Marigold Extract) | |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 10 mg | 25 mg | 150% ↑ | Inositol | |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg | ↓ | |||
| 100 mg | ↑ | Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and Calcium Amino Acid Chelate) | |||
| 9 mg | ↑ | Iron (from Ferrochel® Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) | |||
| 1 mg | ↑ | Copper (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |||
| 2 mg | ↑ | Manganese (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |||
| 120 µg | ↑ | Chromium (from Amino Acid Chelate) | |||
| 800 mg | ↑ | Organic Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) | |||
| 30 mg | ↑ | Alpha Lipoic Acid | |||
| 50 mg | ↑ | PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | |||
| 500 µg | ↑ | Boron (from Boron Citrate) | |||
| 250 µg | ↑ | Lycopene (from Natural Tomato Extract) | |||
| 25 µg | ↑ | Vanadium (from Vanadyl Sulfate) |
Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and Calcium Amino Acid Chelate) | 100 mg |
| Iron (from Ferrochel® Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) | 9 mg |
| Copper (from Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg |
| Manganese (from Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg |
| Chromium (from Amino Acid Chelate) | 120 µg |
| Organic Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) | 800 mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 30 mg |
| PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | 50 mg |
| Boron (from Boron Citrate) | 500 µg |
| Lycopene (from Natural Tomato Extract) | 250 µg |
| Vanadium (from Vanadyl Sulfate) | 25 µg |
Other ingredients
| Life Extension Children's Formula | NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels |
|---|---|
| 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. | Softgel Capsule (bovine gelatin, glycerin, water, carob), Beeswax, Soy Lecithin and Natural Vanilla Extract. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Iron Ferrochel® is a registered trademark of Albion Labs. |