Thorne Kids Multi + 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.
- 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
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- 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 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 Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- 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 | Thorne Kids Multi + (Daily Dose) | Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from Beta Carotene) | 120 µg | 1050 mcg RAE | ? | Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 20 mg | 120 mg | 500% ↑ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (800 IU) | 20 µg | 10 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" by Jane 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" by Richard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" by Robert 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 from Mixed Tocopherols) | 7.5 mg | 20.1 mg | 168% ↑ | Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | |
| Vitamin K (as K2 (MK-7)) | 50 µg | ↓ | |||
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 1 mg | 1.7 mg | 70% ↑ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 1 mg | 2 mg | 100% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | |
| Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 500 mcg DFE | 265 mcg DFE | -47% ↓ | Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 5 µg | 6 µg | 20% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | |
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 60 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 45 µg | 150 µg | 233% ↑ | Iodine (as potassium iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Malate) | 42 mg | 50 mg | 19% ↑ | Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 5 mg | 10 mg | 100% ↑ | Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate) | |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)(from Algal Oil) | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Lutein from Lutemax2020® (Tagetes erecta)) | 1 mg | 5 mg | 400% ↑ | trans-lutein [contained in: Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to] | |
| Zeaxanthin Isomers from Lutemax2020 (Tagetes erecta) | 200 µg | 155 µg | -22% ↓ | trans-zeaxanthin ] [contained in: Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to] | |
| 3 mg | ↑ | Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | |||
| 20 mg NE | ↑ | Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | |||
| 300 µg | ↑ | Biotin | |||
| 10 mg | ↑ | Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | |||
| 25 µg | ↑ | Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | |||
| 20 µg | ↑ | Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | |||
| 10 mg | ↑ | Potassium (as potassium citrate) | |||
| 11.2 mg | ↑ | Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to [all ingredients are matched elsewhere] | |||
| 10 mg | ↑ | Inositol | |||
| 1 mg | ↑ | Coenzyme Q10 |
Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Kids Multi +
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K (as K2 (MK-7)) | 50 µg |
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 60 mg |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)(from Algal Oil) | 50 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | 3 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | 20 mg NE |
| Biotin | 300 µg |
| Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg |
| Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 25 µg |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg |
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to [all ingredients are matched elsewhere] | 11.2 mg |
| Inositol | 10 mg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Kids Multi + | Life Extension Children's Formula |
|---|---|
| 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. | 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. |