Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t by Dr. Mercola – Daily Nutritional Support with a Children's Multivitamin
Dr. Mercola's Chewable Multivitamin for Kids provides vitamins and minerals in chewable tablets for children 4 years and older. This children's multivitamin combines vitamin D3, vitamin C, B vitamins and trace minerals with zero grams of sugar per serving. Its formula includes methylcobalamin and folate from (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, alongside calcium and magnesium for everyday nutritional support.
Key Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t Benefits
- Supports bone health with vitamin D3 for calcium absorption and calcium as a structural mineral.
- Provides immune support through zinc's role in normal immune-cell development and function.
- Supports connective tissue maintenance with vitamin C, a nutrient needed to make collagen.
- Contributes B vitamins for energy metabolism and normal cellular processes that use nutrients from food.
How Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t Works
These nutrients serve different jobs rather than acting as a single stimulant. Vitamins help enzymes process nutrients, while minerals contribute to body structures and cellular communication. Vitamin D helps the intestine absorb calcium; vitamin C supports collagen-building enzymes. The formula complements food rather than supplying protein, fiber or a complete diet.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Vitamin D3: Helps regulate calcium absorption in the intestine so dietary calcium can contribute to normal bone mineralization. This links vitamin D's nutritional role with the calcium also present in these chewable tablets.
- Vitamin C: Supports enzymes that build collagen, the protein framework in skin and other connective tissues. Its antioxidant activity also helps maintain the body's normal defenses against oxidative stress as part of everyday nutrition.
- Zinc: Supports normal immune-cell development and function. This essential mineral also participates in making proteins and DNA, connecting its nutritional role to the ongoing cell renewal that occurs throughout a growing child's body.
- Vitamin B12: Helps maintain normal nervous-system function and healthy red blood cell formation. It also assists enzymes involved in DNA-related metabolism. The methylcobalamin form supplies this vitamin within the broader combination of B nutrients.
- Calcium: Provides a mineral building block for bones and teeth and participates in normal muscle and nerve signaling. The amount here contributes to total intake; calcium-rich foods remain important for meeting a child's daily needs.
Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t Is Formulated For
- Children 4 years and older whose caregivers want a chewable vitamin-and-mineral supplement to complement regular meals.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Multi-Vitamins for Children, Childrens Supplements for Immune Support, and Dr. Mercola collections.
Recommendation: Children 4 years and older, as a dietary supplement, take two (2) chewable tablets daily.
Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 30
Calories ... 10
Total Carbohydrate ... 3 g ... 1%*
Total Sugars ... 0 g ... **
Sugar Alcohol ... 2 g ... **
Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) ... 300 mcg ... 33%
Vitamin C (from Niacinamide, Magnesium and Calcium Ascorbate) ... 250 mg ... 278%
Vitamin D₃ (as Cholecalciferol) ... 50 mcg (2,000 IU) ... 250%
Vitamin E [as d-Alpha Tocopherol (from Sunflower Oil)] ... 20 mg ... 133%
Thiamin (Vitamin B₁) (as Thiamin HCl) ... 1.5 mg ... 125%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B₂) (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) ... 1.7 mg ... 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) ... 20 mg ... 125%
Vitamin B₆ (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) ... 2 mg ... 118%
Folate [400 mcg Folic Acid (from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Calcium Salt)] ... 665 mcg DFE ... 166%
Vitamin B₁₂ (as Methylcobalamin) ... 6 mcg ... 250%
Biotin ... 300 mcg ... 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) ... 10 mg ... 200%
Calcium (from Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate) ... 100 mg ... 8%
Iodine (from Kelp) ... 15 mcg ... 10%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate) ... 40 mg ... 10%
Zinc (from Zinc Gluconate) ... 3 mg ... 27%
Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate) (Albion®) ... 20 mcg ... 36%
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) (Albion®) ... 0.05 mg ... 6%
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) (Albion®) ... 2 mg ... 87%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) (Albion®) ... 40 mcg ... 114%
Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) (Albion®) ... 5 mcg ... 11%
Lemon (Citrus limonum) Bioflavonoids ... 10 mg ... **
Boron (from Boron Citrate) ... 20 mcg ... **
Vanadium (from Vanadium Krebs Chelate) ... 3 mcg ... **
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet for children 4 years and older.
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Albion® is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Other Ingredients: Xylitol, Mannitol, Natural Flavor, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Organic Rice Hull, Organic Glucosyl Steviosides (from Organic Stevia rebaudiana Leaf).
Does Not Contain: 0 g SUGAR PER SERVING
DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN.
IF YOUR CHILD IS TAKING ANY MEDICATION OR HAS A MEDICAL CONDITION, CONSULT YOUR CHILD’S PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USE.
Additional precautions: Vitamin C and sugar alcohols such as xylitol and mannitol can cause digestive discomfort or loose stools; calcium can cause constipation. Avoid combining this multivitamin with other vitamin-and-mineral supplements without a clinician reviewing total intake, especially vitamin D. Zinc can interfere with quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics and penicillamine; calcium can interfere with certain medicines, including dolutegravir. Ask a pharmacist about supplement timing and all medications, including thyroid medicine, lithium and diuretics. Tell the clinician and laboratory about the 300 mcg of biotin before blood tests because supplemental biotin can interfere with some test methods. A physician should review use in children with kidney problems, iron-overload conditions or those receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t
What are the benefits of Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t?
This chewable formula supplies nutrients for normal bone development, immune function and everyday metabolism. Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium, vitamin C supports collagen formation, and zinc participates in normal immune-cell activity. B vitamins contribute to the processes that use nutrients from food. Each two-tablet serving includes 250 mg vitamin C, 50 mcg vitamin D3 and 3 mg zinc, with zero grams of sugar. It supplements meals rather than replacing their nutritional variety.
Who should take Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t?
The manufacturer's directions specify children 4 years and older taking two chewable tablets daily. This format is an option for families seeking a chewable multivitamin rather than a capsule. A caregiver should review the formula against the child's diet, fortified foods and other supplements before choosing it. The 100 mg of calcium per serving is only part of daily calcium needs, so calcium-rich foods still matter. Children taking medication or living with a medical condition need their physician's guidance before use.
Are there any side effects of taking Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t?
Digestive discomfort, loose stools or constipation are possible with its vitamin C, sugar alcohols and minerals. Label warnings: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN. IF YOUR CHILD IS TAKING ANY MEDICATION OR HAS A MEDICAL CONDITION, CONSULT YOUR CHILD’S PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USE. Additional precautions: Ask a pharmacist about mineral interactions with antibiotics, penicillamine, dolutegravir and other medicines. Avoid duplicate vitamin-and-mineral products without clinical review. Disclose its biotin before laboratory tests. Children with kidney or iron-overload conditions, or receiving chemotherapy or radiation, need physician review; see the additional precautions above.
How does Chewable Multivitamin for Kids 60t support overall health?
Its vitamins and minerals support different parts of normal nutrition: calcium provides structure for bones and teeth, vitamin D3 helps calcium absorption, and vitamin C contributes to connective tissue maintenance. Vitamin B12 supports healthy red blood cell formation and nervous-system function, while zinc helps cells make proteins and DNA. These complementary roles explain the formula's place alongside a varied diet. More is not automatically better; its usefulness depends on the child's food intake and individual needs, not simply the number of nutrients listed.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
