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NaturesPlus Source of Life Animal Parade
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(45309 ratings)
Copper 1 mg
Vitamin A 5000 IU
Vitamin E 30 IU
Iron 5 mg
Vitamin D 500 IU
Chromium 60 mcg
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Score71
A well-formed children's multi with plant vitamin D3 and methylated B vitamins, though its many tiny extras add more label breadth than practical depth.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health
Vision Support

Score 71

A well-formed children's multi with plant vitamin D3 and methylated B vitamins, though its many tiny extras add more label breadth than practical depth.
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Analysis

The formula uses plant-sourced vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, methylfolate, methylcobalamin, and several aminoate minerals. Vitamin K2 and beta-carotene add useful breadth for a children's multivitamin.

Calcium, magnesium, fatty acids, enzymes, probiotics, lutein, and botanical extras are too small to provide focused support. Probiotic entries are listed by weight rather than viable organism count, which prevents a meaningful potency assessment.

The tablet format is convenient for children who accept chewables, but it contains iron and must be stored carefully. Its value rests on broad nutrient coverage and good forms rather than on the long list of specialty additions.

Who is it for
  • Children needing broad maintenance nutrition
  • Families who value plant-sourced vitamin D3 and active B vitamins
Best for
  • General child nutrition
  • Vitamin D and vitamin E coverage
  • Active folate and vitamin B12 forms

Pros

  • Lichen-derived vitamin D3
  • Natural vitamin E
  • Methylfolate and methylcobalamin
  • Several aminoate mineral forms

Cons

  • Calcium and magnesium are low
  • Probiotic potency is not quantified
  • Many specialty ingredients are token-level
  • Requires careful iron storage

Warnings

  • Iron can be dangerous in accidental excess, so keep the tablets securely away from young children.
  • Vitamin K2 may require consistent intake for children using anticoagulant medicine under medical supervision.

Nutrient quality

72 High impact

Favorable vitamin forms and several named mineral complexes provide good maintenance coverage. Light structural minerals and numerous token specialty additions reduce depth.

Ingredient transparency

77 High impact

Most active forms and amounts are stated without a proprietary blend. Duplicate entries, complete age-specific directions, and non-active ingredients leave modest uncertainty.

Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The supplied satisfaction metric is strong and response volume is very large. Specific firsthand feedback was not supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose alignment remain uncertain.

Value for money

61 Moderate impact

Favorable forms support quality, but token extras and a moderate serving cost limit competitiveness. More focused or transparent alternatives are likely to offer better category value.

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Goals

Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitC- Strength of SupportC- CoverageD Formula Quality
Zinc · 3 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCopper · 1 mgSelenium · 35 mcgVitamin E · 30 IU

Beta-carotene, vitamin C, natural vitamin E, zinc, and copper cover antioxidant and collagen-cofactor needs. Several supporting minerals are present only in small nutritional amounts.

The broad multivitamin format offers many general nutrients rather than a targeted skin intervention. Natural vitamin E and beta-carotene are useful forms, but no collagen, ceramide, or hyaluronic acid is included.

Study evidence
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Vision Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageF Formula Quality
Zinc · 3 mgVitamin E · 30 IUVitamin C · 60 mgCopper · 1 mgVitamin A · 5000 IU

Vitamin A, natural vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, copper, and lutein touch several important eye-health pathways. Lutein is far below common targeted amounts, and the formula lacks zeaxanthin and meaningful omega-3 fats.

The broad multivitamin design spreads attention across many ingredients, leaving its strongest ocular components shallow. Beta-carotene supplements deserve caution for current or former smokers because higher supplemental exposure has been linked with lung-cancer risk in those groups.

Study evidence
Copper Supportive 7 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Zinc Supportive 39 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
5000 IU
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
60 mg
Vitamin D3 (Lichen)
500 IU
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
30 IU
Vitamin K2 (Menatetrenone)
40 mcg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1)
1.5 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
1.7 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
20 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
2 mg
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
10 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
6 mcg
Biotin
50 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
10 mg
Calcium (Calcium Aminoate)
50 mg
Iron (Iron Aminoate Complex)
5 mg
Iodine (Kelp)
100 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Aminoate Complex)
10 mg
Zinc (Zinc Aminoate)
3 mg
Copper (Copper Aminoate Complex)
1 mg
Manganese (Manganese Aminoate Complex)
1 mg
Selenium (Sodium Selenite)
35 mcg
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
60 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Aminoate Complex)
1 mg
Essential Fatty Acid Complex (Flax, Spirulina, Sunflower)
2 mg
Enzyme Blend
1.4 mg
Lutein (Marigold flower extract)
0.5 mg
L. acidophilus
0.25 mg
L. plantarum
0.25 mg
Streptococcus thermophilus
0.25 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (Citrus limon)
0.2 mg
Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Free All Children Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Copper aminoate is a clearly identified amino acid complex with favorable absorption potential. The 1 mg amount falls within a sensible daily maintenance range, while the zinc-to-copper ratio falls outside the preferred balance range. The serving cost is competitive for the copper delivered.

D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

Beta-carotene provides a bio-regulated form at a well-aligned dose, although its natural or synthetic source is not stated. The chewable tablet has no meaningful lipid matrix, so taking it with a meal containing fat would support absorption. The multinutrient formula offers fair value even though the standardized vitamin A cost is only moderate.

D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Natural d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate supports good source quality at a maintenance-level dose. No mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols are included, so the vitamin E spectrum is limited. The serving cost meets the collection benchmark and provides strong natural-form efficiency.

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

  1. Noninferiority of Copper Dressings Than Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Healing Diabetic Wounds: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Melamed E; Dabbah J; Israel T; Kan I; Pinzur MS; Roth T; Borkow G · Advances in wound care · 2026
    Randomized trialSkin Health forCopper
  2. Improvement of facial skin characteristics using copper oxide containing pillowcases: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, randomized study.
    Borkow G; Gabbay J; Lyakhovitsky A; Huszar M · International journal of cosmetic science · 2010
    Randomized trial57 participantsSkin Health forCopper
  3. Radially Electrospun Fibrous Membrane Incorporated with Copper Peroxide Nanodots Capable of Self-Catalyzed Chemodynamic Therapy for Angiogenesis and Healing Acceleration of Diabetic Wounds.
    Huang Y; Qi L; Liu Z; Jiang Y; Wang J; Liu L; Li Y; Zhang L; Feng G · ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2023
    Animal experimentSkin Health forCopper
  4. Engineering copper nanoparticle/polysaccharide-immobilized cotton gauze for accelerated healing of Staphylococcus aureus-infected dermal wounds.
    Sahoo M; Banerjee T; Virkar S; Das S; Biswas S; Mitra D · Journal of materials chemistry. B · 2026
    Animal experimentSkin Health forCopper
  5. Stimulation of Healing of Non-Infected Stagnated Diabetic Wounds by Copper Oxide-Impregnated Wound Dressings.
    Melamed E; Rovitsky A; Roth T; Assa L; Borkow G · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021
    Single-arm trialSkin Health forCopper
  6. Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical 0.1% Stabilized Bioactive Retinol for Photoaging: A Vehicle-Controlled Integrated Analysis.
    Farris P; Berson D; Bhatia N; Goldberg D; Lain E; Mariwalla K; Zeichner J; Miller D; McGuire T; Kizoulis M · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2024
    Meta-analysis471 participants6 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin A
  7. Tensile properties and contours of aging facial skin. A controlled double-blind comparative study of the effects of retinol, melibiose-lactose and their association.
    Piérard-Franchimont C; Castelli D; Cromphaut IV; Bertin C; Ries G; Cauwenbergh G; Piérard GE · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  8. Antiaging action of retinol: from molecular to clinical.
    Bellemère G; Stamatas GN; Bruère V; Bertin C; Issachar N; Oddos T · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2009
    Randomized trial48 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  9. An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer.
    Balado-Simó P; Morgado-Carrasco D; Gómez-Armayones S; López-Ferrer A; Barco D; Ferrándiz-Pulido C; Podlipnik S · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forVitamin A
  10. Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Chang H; Tao K; Yang Y; Wang Y; Ge M; Wang X; Tang S; Yu H · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin A
  11. Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
    Randomized trial23 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  12. Comparative Study on the Outcome of Periorbital Wrinkles Treated with Laser-Assisted Delivery of Vitamin C or Vitamin C Plus Growth Factors: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial.
    Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
    Randomized trial149 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  13. Randomized trial of topical ascorbic acid in DMSO versus imiquimod for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
    Randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  14. Vitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Gunton JE; Girgis CM; Lau T; Vicaretti M; Begg L; Flood V · The British journal of nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial16 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  15. Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women.
    Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
    Cross-sectional study4,025 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  16. Randomized controlled trial using vitamins E and D supplementation in atopic dermatitis.
    Javanbakht MH; Keshavarz SA; Djalali M; Siassi F; Eshraghian MR; Firooz A; Seirafi H; Ehsani AH; Chamari M; Mirshafiey A · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2011
    Randomized trial45 participantsSkin Health forVitamin E
  17. Serum vitamin E levels and chronic inflammatory skin diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Yang G; Luo M; Lan Q; Shi X; Deng H; Wang N; Xu X; Zhang C · PloS one · 2022
    Meta-analysis20 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin E
  18. Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
    Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin E Skin Health forZinc
  19. Effects of tocotrienol on aging skin: A systematic review.
    Ghazali NI; Mohd Rais RZ; Makpol S; Chin KY; Yap WN; Goon JA · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022
    Systematic reviewSkin Health forVitamin E
  20. Carotenoids and carotenoids plus vitamin E protect against ultraviolet light-induced erythema in humans.
    Stahl W; Heinrich U; Jungmann H; Sies H; Tronnier H · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin E
  21. Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
    Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
    Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc
  22. Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
    Andrew PV; Pinnock A; Poyner A; Brown K; Chittock J; Kay LJ; Cork MJ; Danby SG · Dermatology and therapy · 2024
    Cohort study23 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  23. Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
    Ågren MS; Chafranska L; Eriksen JO; Forman JL; Bjerrum MJ; Schjerling P; Larsen HF; Cottarelli E; Jorgensen LN; Gjerdrum LMR · European journal of cell biology · 2021
    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  24. A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
    Attia EA; Belal DM; El Samahy MH; El Hamamsy MH · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2014
    Randomized trial90 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  25. What did we learn in 35 years of research on nutrition and supplements for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review.
    Pameijer EM; Heus P; Damen JAA; Spijker R; Hooft L; Ringens PJ; Imhof SM; van Leeuwen R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2023
    Systematic review27 studies pooledVision Support forCopper
  26. Dietary Nutrient Intake and Progression to Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies 1 and 2.
    Agrón E; Mares J; Clemons TE; Swaroop A; Chew EY; Keenan TDL; AREDS and AREDS2 Research Groups · Ophthalmology · 2021
    Cohort study8,242 participantsVision Support forCopper
  27. Association between late age-related macular degeneration and dietary intake of copper, iron, zinc and selenium: a 2005-2008 NHANES cross-sectional observational study.
    Lu Y; Li C; Liu Y; Wu T; Lu P · BMC ophthalmology · 2025
    Observational study4,996 participantsVision Support forCopper
  28. Associations between dietary nutrient intake and the risk of multiple age-related ocular diseases: evidence from longitudinal analysis.
    Yang Y; Zou H · The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026
    Cohort study103,192 participantsVision Support forCopper
  29. Dietary habits and dietary nutrient intake in patients with age-related macular degeneration: A case-control study.
    Šalková Kráľová J; Kolář P; Kapounová Z; Veselý P; Derflerová Brázdová Z · Central European journal of public health · 2023
    Case-control study151 participantsVision Support forCopper
  30. A randomized trial of vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation for retinitis pigmentosa.
    Berson EL; Rosner B; Sandberg MA; Hayes KC; Nicholson BW; Weigel-DiFranco C; Willett W · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1993
    Randomized trial601 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  31. Efficacy and safety of retinol palmitate ophthalmic solution in the treatment of dry eye: a Japanese Phase II clinical trial.
    Toshida H; Funaki T; Ono K; Tabuchi N; Watanabe S; Seki T; Otake H; Kato T; Ebihara N; Murakami A · Drug design, development and therapy · 2018
    Randomized trial66 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  32. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age.
    Imdad A; Mayo-Wilson E; Haykal MR; Regan A; Sidhu J; Smith A; Bhutta ZA · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,223,856 participants47 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin A
  33. Vitamin A supplementation improves retinal function in infants at risk of retinopathy of prematurity.
    Mactier H; McCulloch DL; Hamilton R; Galloway P; Bradnam MS; Young D; Lavy T; Farrell L; Weaver LT · The Journal of pediatrics · 2012
    Randomized trial89 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  34. Effect of short-term, high-dose retinol on dark adaptation in aging and early age-related maculopathy.
    Owsley C; McGwin G; Jackson GR; Heimburger DC; Piyathilake CJ; Klein R; White MF; Kallies K · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2006
    Randomized trial104 participantsVision Support forVitamin A
  35. Role of Oral Vitamin 'C' on Astigmatic Errors in Phacoemulsification.
    Mohan S; Sah K; Khattri M; Ahmad L; Sachan SK · Current eye research · 2021
    Randomized trial400 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  36. Ascorbic acid metabolites are involved in intraocular pressure control in the general population.
    Hysi PG; Khawaja AP; Menni C; Tamraz B; Wareham N; Khaw KT; Foster PJ; Benet LZ; Spector TD; Hammond CJ · Redox biology · 2019
    Observational studyVision Support forVitamin C
  37. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewVision Support forVitamin C
  38. Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
    Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
    Case-control study530 participantsVision Support forVitamin C Vision Support forVitamin E
  39. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3.
    Raimundo M; Mira F; Cachulo MDL; Barreto P; Ribeiro L; Farinha C; Laíns I; Nunes S; Alves D; Figueira J; Merle BM; Delcourt C; Santos L; Silva R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2019
    Case-control study883 participantsVision Support forVitamin C
  40. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
    Meta-analysis55,614 participants4 studies pooledVision Support forVitamin E
  41. Dietary carotenoids, vitamins C and E, and risk of cataract in women: a prospective study.
    Christen WG; Liu S; Glynn RJ; Gaziano JM; Buring JE · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2008
    Cohort study35,551 participantsVision Support forVitamin E
  42. Long-term nutrient intake and 5-year change in nuclear lens opacities.
    Jacques PF; Taylor A; Moeller S; Hankinson SE; Rogers G; Tung W; Ludovico J; Willett WC; Chylack LT · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2005
    Cohort study408 participantsVision Support forVitamin E
  43. Dietary intake of antioxidants and risk of age-related macular degeneration.
    van Leeuwen R; Boekhoorn S; Vingerling JR; Witteman JC; Klaver CC; Hofman A; de Jong PT · JAMA · 2005
    Cohort study4,765 participantsVision Support forVitamin E
  44. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2002
    Systematic review170 participants7 studies pooledVision Support forZinc
  45. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023
    Meta-analysis3,790 participants5 studies pooledVision Support forZinc
  46. Oral zinc in macular degeneration.
    Newsome DA; Swartz M; Leone NC; Elston RC; Miller E · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1988
    Randomized trial151 participantsVision Support forZinc
  47. A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss: AREDS report no. 8.
    Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2001
    Randomized trial3,640 participantsVision Support forZinc
  48. Effect of vitamin A and zinc supplementation on the nutriture of children in Northeast Thailand.
    Udomkesmalee E; Dhanamitta S; Sirisinha S; Charoenkiatkul S; Tuntipopipat S; Banjong O; Rojroongwasinkul N; Kramer TR; Smith JC · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1992
    Randomized trial133 participantsVision Support forZinc