MetaKids® Nutrition Powder Vanilla by Metagenics – Everyday Nutrition for Growing Kids
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Vanilla brings protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, choline, and plant-sourced DHA together in a drink designed for children ages 4–12. This children’s nutrition powder provides 8 g of protein and 5 g of dietary fiber per scoop, alongside nutrients that help support normal growth and everyday nutritional needs. Its vanilla flavor offers a practical powder format for families seeking an addition to varied meals, rather than a substitute for them.*
Key MetaKids Nutrition Powder Benefits
- Plant-based protein for kids supplies amino acids used to build and maintain growing body tissues.*
- Vitamins and minerals for children complement food intake with nutrients involved in normal energy metabolism, bone maintenance, and immune function.*
- Fiber and 2’-fucosyllactose add a prebiotic component, while choline and DHA broaden the formula beyond a basic protein drink.*
How MetaKids Nutrition Powder Works
Different nutrients perform different jobs. Protein supplies building blocks, while B vitamins participate in the processes that release energy from food. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D contribute to normal bone nutrition. Choline is a component of cell membranes, and DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid found in brain and retinal tissues. These nutritional roles explain the formula’s breadth without promising changes in a child’s attention, learning, or behavior.*
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Rice protein and L-Lysine: Provide a plant-based protein foundation with added lysine, an essential amino acid.*
- Prebiotic 2’-FL: 2’-Fucosyllactose can help nourish beneficial intestinal bacteria. Adult research supports this ingredient’s prebiotic role; it does not establish a specific benefit for this finished powder in children.*
- Plant-sourced DHA and choline: Add nutrients involved in normal cell structure, complementing the protein, vitamin, and mineral blend.*
This gluten-free nutrition powder is also non-GMO. Its ingredient list includes fiber sources, algal DHA, and highly refined oils in the choline encapsulate. Families managing allergies should review the complete ingredients with their child’s practitioner rather than treating gluten-free as a guarantee about every allergen.
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Is Formulated For
- Children ages 4–12 whose families want daily nutritional support alongside a balanced diet.
- Parents seeking a vanilla protein powder for children that also contains fiber and micronutrients.
- Families who prefer a powder supplement for kids and want professional guidance on how it fits with existing foods and supplements.
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 Childs Supplements collection.
Recommendation: For children ages 4-12, blend, shake, or briskly stir about one scoop (27 g) into 8 ounces of pure, distilled, or filtered water until powder is completely dissolved.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (27 g)
Servings Per Container: 14
Calories ... 90
Total Fat ... 2 g*
Saturated Fat ... 1.5 g*
Total Carbohydrate ... 13 g*
Dietary Fiber ... 5 g*
Total Sugars ... 4 g**
Includes 2g Added Sugars**
Protein ... 8 g*
Vitamin A ... 750 mcg
Vitamin C ... 25 mg
Vitamin D ... 15 mcg (600 IU)
Vitamin E ... 5.3 mg
Vitamin K ... 55 mcg
Thiamin ... 0.15 mg
Riboflavin ... 0.17 mg
Niacin ... 9.8 mg
Vitamin B6 ... 0.6 mg
Folate ... 340 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 ... 1.2 mcg
Biotin ... 12 mcg
Pantothenic Acid ... 3 mg
Choline ... 50 mg
Calcium ... 160 mg
Iron ... 1 mg
Phosphorus ... 180 mg
Iodine ... 65 mcg
Magnesium ... 12 mg
Zinc ... 3 mg
Selenium ... 17 mcg
Chromium ... 15 mcg
Chloride ... 80 mg
Sodium ... 30 mg
2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) ... 500 mg**
L-Lysine ... 200 mg**
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) ... 75 mg**
†No MSG
††As Metafolin®. Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany
Other Ingredients: Rice protein concentrate, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, organic cane sugar, medium-chain triglycerides, gum acacia, DHA algal powder (glucose syrup solids, DHA algal oil, modified corn starch, mannitol, high oleic sunflower oil, sodium ascorbate, mono and diglycerides, sodium polyphosphate, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavors, tocopherols, sunflower lecithin, and ascorbyl palmitate), 2’-fucosyllactose powder, guar gum, dicalcium phosphate, natural flavors,† silica, xanthan gum, L-lysine HCl, choline bitartrate [hydrogenated vegetable oil encapsulate (one or more of highly refined soybean oil, palm oil, and cottonseed oil)], vitamin and mineral blend (ascorbic acid, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, rice flour, zinc gluconate, beta-carotene, niacinamide, retinyl acetate, cholecalciferol, calcium D-pantothenate, selenomethionine, D-biotin, phylloquinone, potassium iodide, pyridoxine HCl, calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate,†† thiamin HCl, riboflavin, chromium polynicotinate, and methylcobalamin), Chinese cinnamon powder, and Luo Han Guo fruit (monk fruit) extract.
This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
Frequently Asked Questions About MetaKids Nutrition Powder Vanilla
What are the main benefits of MetaKids Nutrition Powder Vanilla?
This powder combines 8 g of plant-based protein with fiber, vitamins, minerals, DHA, choline, and 2’-FL in a single serving. Protein contributes to normal tissue growth, while the other nutrients support a range of everyday nutritional functions. Its purpose is to complement a child’s food intake, not to replace balanced meals or promise better school performance. The most useful benefit depends on what the child already eats and whether additional nutrition is appropriate.*
Who is MetaKids Nutrition Powder designed for?
The suggested use is for children ages 4–12. Parents looking for a powder format can review this formula with the child’s healthcare practitioner, especially if the child already takes a multivitamin or another fortified drink. Consider the whole day’s intake rather than adding several overlapping products automatically. Do not extend the directions to younger children or increase the serving for older children without individualized guidance. Review all ingredients when a child has known sensitivities.
Are there side effects or precautions to consider?
Individual tolerance can vary, particularly with a powder containing fiber and prebiotic ingredients. If a child develops digestive discomfort or another unwanted reaction, stop use and ask the child’s practitioner for advice. Review the complete ingredient list for sensitivities. The product carries a California warning about potential lead exposure, reproduced in the Warnings/Cautions section. Keep it out of children’s reach, and do not use it if the safety seal is missing or broken.
How does MetaKids fit into an overall nutrition routine?
Use the stated preparation directions and keep regular meals at the center of the child’s routine. This formula adds protein and selected micronutrients, but it does not provide everything a child needs from a varied diet. A practitioner can help decide whether the powder adds something useful or duplicates nutrients already supplied by food and other supplements. For help choosing a suitable option, use the complimentary product consultation with Holistic Health Partners.*
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
