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Children's Formula Life Extension Mix Natural Berry Flavor

Life Extension
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Iodine 150 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
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Score73
The children’s multinutrient combines methylfolate, methylcobalamin, chelated zinc, and selenomethionine with broad vitamin coverage. Magnesium oxide and multiple token-dose extras reduce efficiency, while the broad profile requires age-appropriate dosing.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 73

The children’s multinutrient combines methylfolate, methylcobalamin, chelated zinc, and selenomethionine with broad vitamin coverage. Magnesium oxide and multiple token-dose extras reduce efficiency, while the broad profile requires age-appropriate dosing.
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Analysis

The children’s multinutrient combines methylfolate, methylcobalamin, chelated zinc, and selenomethionine with broad vitamin coverage. Several higher-quality forms strengthen the nutritional core.

The berry-flavored powder can help children who do not take tablets and allows measured servings. Magnesium oxide and multiple token-dose extras reduce efficiency, while the broad profile requires age-appropriate dosing.

It may suit children needing a comprehensive powder after diet and age are considered. Caregivers should avoid combining it casually with other fortified products.

Who is it for
  • It may suit children needing a comprehensive powder after diet and age are considered
  • Adults seeking the product’s stated nutrient profile
Best for
  • Several higher-quality forms strengthen the nutritional core
  • Caregivers should avoid combining it casually with other fortified products

Pros

  • Uses methylfolate
  • Uses methylcobalamin
  • Includes chelated zinc
  • Broad vitamin and mineral coverage

Cons

  • Uses magnesium oxide
  • Several extras appear in very small amounts
  • Broad formula is difficult to stack
  • Powder must be measured accurately

Warnings

  • Use only the age-appropriate serving because vitamin and mineral needs vary substantially across childhood.
  • Count vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, and selenium from fortified foods and other supplements before combining products.
  • Keep the powder out of children’s reach and have an adult measure every serving.

Nutrient quality

74 High impact

Several high-quality nutrient forms support a broad energy-related micronutrient base. Some amounts are aggressive for younger children, while magnesium and minor extras are modest.

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Ingredient transparency

73 High impact

Most active amounts are listed, but duplicated form entries make some totals difficult to interpret. Complete directions and non-active ingredients are not supplied.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied average is very strong, and the rating count is very large. Specific firsthand feedback is absent, so repeated complaints and purpose fit cannot be assessed.

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Value for money

71 High impact

The serving cost is reasonable for the ingredient quality and breadth. Some weak forms, hidden blends, or modest doses limit competitiveness.

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Goals

Energy
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageB Formula Quality
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgVitamin B5 · 10 mgMagnesium · 50 mgRiboflavin · 1.7 mgThiamin · 3 mgVitamin B12 · 6 mcgPotassium · 10 mgCoenzyme Q-10 · 1 mg

B vitamins and iodine provide credible maintenance support for metabolism in a broad children’s multivitamin. Methylcobalamin, active folate, and potassium iodide are useful form choices.

Magnesium oxide is poorly absorbed, while CoQ10 and inositol appear only in token amounts. The formula supports general nutrition more convincingly than targeted energy production.

Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
1050 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
120 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
10 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
20.1 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1)
3 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
1.7 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide, Vitamin B3)
20 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
2 mg
Folate (L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
265 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
6 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
10 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
50 mg
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)
10 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
25 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)
20 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
10 mg
Marigold extract
11.12 mg
Inositol
10 mg
Coenzyme Q10
1 mg
Children 4+ Children 1–4
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Potassium iodide supplies a stable, readily absorbed form at a suitable daily dose. Two multi-ingredient chewable tablets make delivery less streamlined than a single small tablet, though the serving stays safely below the upper limit. The serving cost is below the collection norm and fits the broader children’s multinutrient format.

Biotin · 300 mcg OverallScore51
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Biotin is clearly disclosed at a low amount within a broad children’s multivitamin. The chewable format is less clean than a capsule or liquid, and the label does not identify the active d-isomer. A neutral value view is appropriate because many vitamins, minerals, and supportive nutrients are included.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  7. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  8. [Efficacy of potassium N-acetylaminosuccinate (Cogitum) in the treatment of asthenic syndrome: results of double-blind placebo-controlled trial].
    Esin RG; Khayrullin IK; Esin OR; Fatykhova AF; Gismatullina EI; Isaeva YN · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · 2023
    Randomized trial37 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  9. Human resting energy expenditure in relation to dietary potassium.
    Dériaz O; Thériault G; Lavallée N; Fournier G; Nadeau A; Bouchard C · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial8 participantsEnergy forPotassium