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Children's Multivitamin & Mineral

Kirkman
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(1667 ratings)
Iodine 150 mcg
Molybdenum 25 mcg
Coenzyme Q-10 10 mg
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Score78
A broad sugar-free children's multivitamin with useful mineral forms, but age-sensitive potency and token CoQ10 limit the energy positioning.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 78

A broad sugar-free children's multivitamin with useful mineral forms, but age-sensitive potency and token CoQ10 limit the energy positioning.
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Analysis

The capsule provides a broad vitamin and mineral base for children who can swallow capsules or take the contents as directed. Iodine, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc citrate, selenium glycinate, and chelated trace minerals give the formula useful nutritional breadth.

The 10 mg CoQ10 amount is too small for focused support and lacks a fat carrier. Cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine, and magnesium oxide are basic forms, while vitamin D3 remains modest.

A sugar-free capsule is more streamlined than the related chewable. Preformed vitamin A, 15 mg zinc, and elevated B-vitamin amounts still make the correct serving dependent on age, diet, and other supplements.

Who is it for
  • Children who can use capsules
  • Families avoiding added sugar
  • Users needing broad micronutrient coverage
Best for
  • General childhood nutrition
  • Iodine intake
  • Sugar-free multivitamin use

Pros

  • Broad vitamin and mineral profile
  • No added sugar
  • Uses zinc citrate and several chelated minerals
  • Provides a clear iodine amount

Cons

  • CoQ10 is too low for focused use
  • Includes magnesium oxide
  • Uses basic B12 and B6 forms
  • Vitamin D3 is modest

Warnings

  • Preformed vitamin A and 15 mg zinc make age-appropriate dosing essential and should be counted with any other multivitamin.
  • Children with thyroid disease or thyroid medication should use the 150 mcg iodine amount only with clinician guidance.

Nutrient quality

76 High impact

Several glycinate, citrate, and chelated minerals support absorption, though oxide and cyanocobalamin forms lower consistency. Broad dosing fits a multivitamin, but CoQ10 and molybdenum are modest and some child-focused amounts are assertive.

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Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

The main active amounts are mostly visible, making the core formula possible to assess. Serving directions and non-active ingredients are missing, and any named blend further limits clarity.

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Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The supplied average is very strong and the response volume is substantial. No detailed feedback is provided to assess recurring complaints or fit with the intended purpose.

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Value for money

82 Highest impact

Broad coverage, useful mineral forms, and a capsule format support solid multivitamin value. The very small CoQ10 amount provides limited dedicated value.

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Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
B Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB- Formula Quality
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgVitamin B5 · 10 mgMagnesium · 40 mgRiboflavin · 3.4 mgThiamin · 3 mgVitamin B12 · 12 mcgCoenzyme Q-10 · 10 mg

B vitamins and iodine support routine food-to-energy conversion and thyroid hormone production in children. The capsule format provides broad micronutrient coverage without added sugar.

CoQ10 is present only at a token amount, while vitamin B12 and magnesium are far below focused energy-support levels. Cyanocobalamin and magnesium oxide make it a basic maintenance formula rather than a targeted energy product.

Study evidence
Coenzyme Q-10 Supportive 32 studies
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinol)
750 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
120 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
5 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
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
12 mcg
Biotin
60 mcg
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
10 mg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate)
100 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Oxide)
40 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
15 mg
Selenium (Selenium Glycinate)
25 mcg
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
2 mg
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)
25 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
25 mcg
Coenzyme Q-10
10 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free No Allergies Children 4+
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Potassium iodide supplies a well-absorbed daily amount with clear disclosure. Two capsules avoid the delivery drawbacks of a dense chewable tablet and remain easy to portion. Favorable cost supports good value even though selenium does not meet the cofactor-boost threshold.

A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

A clearly identified glycinate chelate provides strong form quality, although no branded chelation standard is verified. The 25 mcg amount is below the target range, though it remains comfortably within adult safety limits. Serving value is limited when molybdenum is the main reason for purchase.

Coenzyme Q-10 · 10 mg OverallScore27
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

A broad children's multivitamin contributes only a very small amount of CoQ10. Dry capsules provide no disclosed lipid carrier, and the molecular form is not identified. The formula may cover general micronutrients, but dedicated CoQ10 value is poor.

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Sources

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

  1. Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Statin-Induced Myopathy: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    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. 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
  4. Coenzyme Q10 supplementation increases blood concentrations but shows limited and inconsistent effects on exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Deng H; Song T; Yin M; Xu K; Zhong Y; Mohd NB; Naharudin MNB; Yusof A; Fan X · The British journal of nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis24 studies pooledEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  5. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of oral coenzyme Q10 to relieve self-reported treatment-related fatigue in newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer.
    Lesser GJ; Case D; Stark N; Williford S; Giguere J; Garino LA; Naughton MJ; Vitolins MZ; Lively MO; Shaw EG; Wake Forest University Community Clinical Oncology Program Research Base · The journal of supportive oncology · 2013
    Randomized trial236 participantsEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  6. Platelet mitochondrial function and endogenous coenzyme Q10 levels are reduced in patients after COVID-19.
    Sumbalova Z; Kucharska J; Palacka P; Rausova Z; Langsjoen PH; Langsjoen AM; Gvozdjakova A · Bratislavske lekarske listy · 2022
    Cross-sectional study25 participantsEnergy forCoenzyme Q-10
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  15. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium