Life Extension Children’s Formula vs Trace Minerals Research, Kid’s Multi
All of the differences set out neatly so that you can make a choice between them.
Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Life Extension Children's Formula(Daily Dose) | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi(Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 1050 µg | 2500 IU | ? | Vitamin A (as Palmitate) | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 120 mg | 250 mg | 108% ↑ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 10 µg | 950 IU | ? | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | |
| Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 20.1 mg | 30 IU | ? | Vitamin E (as d-a Tocopherol) | |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | 3 mg | 1.5 mg | -50% ↓ | Thiamin (Thamin HCl) (Vitamin B1) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.7 mg | 1.5 mg | -12% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | 20 mg | 12 mg | -40% ↓ | Niacin (Niacinamide) (Vitamin B3) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 2 mg | 5 mg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine) | |
| Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | 265 µg | 375 µg | Folic acid | Both folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9. Sources: • "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Folate metabolism" Genome Alberta, Genome British Columbia & Genome Canada SMPDB: Folate Metabolism • "Folate fact sheet for health professionals" Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Folate fact sheet for Health Professionals | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 6 µg | 9 µg | 50% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 70 µg | -77% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 10 mg | = | Pantothenic Acid (Calcium pantothenate) | |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg | ↓ | |||
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | 50 mg | 3 mg | -94% ↓ | Magnesium (from ConcenTrace®) | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate) | 10 mg | 5 mg | -50% ↓ | Zinc (as Gluconate) | |
| Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 25 µg | 20 µg | -20% ↓ | Selenium (as Seleniomethionine) | |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg | ↓ | |||
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg | 5 mg | -50% ↓ | Potassium (as Citrate) | |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg | ↓ | |||
| trans-lutein | 5 mg | ↓ | |||
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 10 mg | 3 mg | -70% ↓ | Inositol | |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg | ↓ | |||
| 2 mg | ↑ | Manganese (as Gluconate) | |||
| 10 µg | ↑ | Chromium (as Polynicontinate) | |||
| 75 mg | ↑ | Chloride (from ConcenTrace®) | |||
| 30 mg | ↑ | ConcenTrace(R) trace mineral complex | |||
| 3 mg | ↑ | Choline (as Bitartrate) | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Sulfate (from ConcenTrace®) | |||
| 45 µg | ↑ | PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) | |||
| 35 µg | ↑ | Boron (from Concentrace®) |
Nutrients only in Life Extension Children's Formula
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg |
| trans-lutein | 5 mg |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg |
Nutrients only in Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Manganese (as Gluconate) | 2 mg |
| Chromium (as Polynicontinate) | 10 µg |
| Chloride (from ConcenTrace®) | 75 mg |
| ConcenTrace(R) trace mineral complex | 30 mg |
| Choline (as Bitartrate) | 3 mg |
| Sulfate (from ConcenTrace®) | 5 mg |
| PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) | 45 µg |
| Boron (from Concentrace®) | 35 µg |
Other ingredients
| Life Extension Children's Formula | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi |
|---|---|
| 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. | Purified water, juice concentrate blend (pineapple, peach, pear), pure cane sugar, glycerine, natural flavor, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract. |
