Children's Multivitamin & Mineral with 5-MTHF

Children's Multivitamin & Mineral with 5-MTHF

Kirkman4.9 (1,829 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$28.50 $0.47 per serving

About this product

The useful role is filling nutritional gaps in a child's diet, rather than providing an extra boost when needs are already met. B vitamins and folate support normal energy use and blood formation. Vitamin D, zinc and selenium add ordinary nutritional support for bone and immune functions.

Zinc picolinate and potassium iodide are favorable mineral choices. The vitamin A and magnesium mixtures have no stated proportions, while the biotin and CoQ10 forms are unspecified. The 10 mg CoQ10 addition has uncertain practical relevance and should not drive the purchase.

The 20 mg zinc serving needs an age-specific assessment before routine use; adult intake comparisons do not establish a suitable amount for a child. The same caution applies to interpreting broad claims about hair, hormones or metabolism from adult findings. Its value rests on matching the child's actual dietary gaps, with iodine and molybdenum comparing more favorably on cost than selenium.

Who is it for
  • Children whose nutrient needs and intended serving have been assessed for age
  • Families addressing specific dietary gaps
Best for
  • Covering identified nutritional gaps
  • Supporting normal growth-related nutrition

Pros

  • B vitamins and folate support normal energy use and blood formation
  • Zinc picolinate and potassium iodide are favorable mineral choices
  • Vitamin D contributes to bone-related nutrition

Cons

  • Vitamin A and magnesium mixture proportions are missing
  • Biotin and CoQ10 preparations are not fully identified
  • The CoQ10 addition has uncertain practical benefit
  • Broad adult benefit claims have limited relevance to children

Warnings

  • The 20 mg zinc serving needs an age-specific suitability check; an amount within an adult comparison range does not establish an appropriate child serving.

Product analysis

59 out of 100

Children's Multivitamin & Mineral with 5-MTHF provides broad nutritional support when a child’s diet leaves gaps. Its main appeal is helping meet ordinary nutrient needs.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality49

Iodine, zinc and molybdenum have clearly identified forms. Biotin and CoQ10 remain unspecified, and several other form comparisons are uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency77

All amounts and most ingredient forms are disclosed, making the serving easier to check. Two forms and applicable composition details remain unspecified.

Value For Money45

Iodine and molybdenum contribute favorable value, with moderate value from zinc, biotin and CoQ10. Selenium is costly relative to its amount when the full serving cost is considered.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer feedback is highly favorable across more than a thousand ratings. The reviews reflect buyer satisfaction without establishing suitability or benefits for an individual child.

Product Focus43

The clearest role is helping meet everyday nutritional needs. Adult findings for broader goals do not establish the same benefits in children.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.47
Customer rating
4.9 · 1,829 ratings
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Goals

Immunity
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 50 mgVitamin C · 150 mgZinc · 20 mgVitamin A · 750 mcg RAEVitamin D · 10 mcgSelenium · 70 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 666 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 24 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 20 mgVitamin C · 150 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 20 mgVitamin C · 150 mgSelenium · 70 mcgVitamin E · 40 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgVitamin B5 · 10 mgMagnesium · 50 mgRiboflavin · 3.4 mgThiamin · 3 mgVitamin B12 · 24 mcgCoenzyme Q-10 · 10 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 666 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 24 mcgVitamin B6 · 4 mgMolybdenum · 75 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgMagnesium · 50 mgVitamin E · 40 mgZinc · 20 mgVitamin C · 150 mgRiboflavin · 3.4 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 19 studies
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Magnesium Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Selenium Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene, Retinol)
750 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
150 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
10 mcg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
40 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)
3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
3.4 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
20 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
4 mg
Folate ((6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium Salt)
666 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
24 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg 59
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
10 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 96
Magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate, Magnesium Oxide)
50 mg
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate)
20 mg 76
Selenium (Selenium Glycinate Complex)
70 mcg 51
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
2 mg
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)
25 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
75 mcg 85
Coenzyme Q-10
10 mg 40
Gluten Free Dairy Free No Allergies Children 4+
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a moderate cost per serving. The amount fits the stated range for daily thyroid support. The iodine is supplied as potassium iodide.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The iodine is supplied as potassium iodide. No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific contamination concerns do not apply.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine is supplied as potassium iodide.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine source is indicated, so seaweed-specific contamination concerns do not apply.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

150 mcg of iodine per serving fits the stated range for daily thyroid support. The stated amount is below the adult upper intake level.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
150 mcg of iodine per serving fits the stated range for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
150 mcg is below the 1,100 mcg adult upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated as 150 mcg per serving.

Value80

The cost per labeled serving is moderate.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per labeled serving is moderate.
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
It provides 75 mcg of molybdenum per serving at a moderate cost per serving. It uses molybdenum glycinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability85

It uses molybdenum glycinate. No TRAACS branded source is indicated.
Molybdenum Chemical Form
It uses molybdenum glycinate.
Branded or Patented Source
No TRAACS branded source is indicated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

It supplies 75 mcg of molybdenum per serving. The 75 mcg per serving is below the adult upper intake level.
Elemental Dose Optimization
It supplies 75 mcg of molybdenum per serving.
Upper Limit (UL) Safety Compliance
The 75 mcg per serving is below the adult upper intake level.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderate.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
Each serving provides 20 mg of zinc at a moderate cost per serving. The zinc comes from Zinc Picolinate. The copper amount is unknown, leaving the zinc-to-copper balance unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The zinc comes from Zinc Picolinate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The zinc comes from Zinc Picolinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

20 mg of zinc per serving can contribute to nutritional maintenance. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The label states the elemental zinc amount and source.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
20 mg of zinc per serving can contribute to nutritional maintenance.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value60

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Qu H; Guo M; Chai H; Wang WT; Gao ZY; Shi DZ · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2019
    Meta-analysis575 participants12 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  2. Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Athletes: A Systematic Review.
    Fernandes MSS; Fidelis DEDS; Aidar FJ; Badicu G; Greco G; Cataldi S; Santos GCJ; de Souza RF; Ardigò LP · Nutrients · 2026
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  3. Effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation for Reducing Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Tsai IC; Hsu CW; Chang CH; Tseng PT; Chang KV · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,126 participants13 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  4. Antifatigue effects of coenzyme Q10 during physical fatigue.
    Mizuno K; Tanaka M; Nozaki S; Mizuma H; Ataka S; Tahara T; Sugino T; Shirai T; Kajimoto Y; Kuratsune H; Kajimoto O; Watanabe Y · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2008
    Randomized trial17 participantsEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  5. Effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on fatigue: A systematic review of interventional studies.
    Mehrabani S; Askari G; Miraghajani M; Tavakoly R; Arab A · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2019
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  6. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  7. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  8. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  9. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  10. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  11. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  12. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  13. Physicochemical properties of and volatile compounds in riboflavin fortified cloudy apple juice; study of its effect on job fatigue among Egyptian construction workers.
    Fouad S; Ibrahim GE; Hussein AMS; Ibrahim FA; El Gendy A · Heliyon · 2021
    Non-randomized trialEnergy forRiboflavin
  14. Vitamin B status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Heap LC; Peters TJ; Wessely S · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 1999
    Case-control study30 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  15. B-vitamins, related vitamers, and metabolites in patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease and chronic fatigue treated with high dose oral thiamine.
    Bager P; Hvas CL; Hansen MM; Ueland P; Dahlerup JF · Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2023
    Observational studyEnergy forRiboflavin
  16. Metabolic features of chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Naviaux RK; Naviaux JC; Li K; Bright AT; Alaynick WA; Wang L; Baxter A; Nathan N; Anderson W; Gordon E · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2024
    Case-control study84 participantsEnergy forRiboflavin
  17. Effectiveness of Riboflavin in Inherited Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review
    Bregje Jaeger, Nina N Stolwijk, Femke Aaldering, Charlotte A Ruys, Marije Smits, Nicole I Wolf, Carla E M Hollak, Annet M Bosch · Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease · 2026
    Systematic review381 studies pooledEnergy forRiboflavin
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    Smidt LJ; Cremin FM; Grivetti LE; Clifford AJ · Journal of gerontology · 1991
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forThiamin
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    Bager P; Hvas CL; Rud CL; Dahlerup JF · Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2021
    Randomized trial40 participantsEnergy forThiamin
  20. Dietary reference values for thiamin.
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    Guideline / consensusEnergy forThiamin