Nutrient quality
Well-regarded active forms and measured core doses create a balanced teen formula. Modest mineral and accessory doses limit completeness without creating major excess.
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Vitacost | $ 24.95 |
The two-capsule serving includes L-5-MTHF, methylcobalamin, P-5-P, vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, and K2 as MK-7. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, and modest iron provide broad mineral coverage.
Calcium and magnesium remain partial, and potassium is negligible. The fruit-and-vegetable blend, rutin, lutein, lycopene, and zeaxanthin are too lightly dosed for targeted effects.
The formula is a reasonable nutritional safety net for teens with uneven diets, particularly those who need a small amount of iron. Individual iron needs vary, so the teen's diet and clinical context should guide selection.
Well-regarded active forms and measured core doses create a balanced teen formula. Modest mineral and accessory doses limit completeness without creating major excess.
.Core active amounts and forms are clearly disclosed with only one small blend. Missing intake directions and capsule excipients are the main transparency gaps.
.Aggregate satisfaction is very strong and supported by an extensive evidence base. No firsthand experience details are supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose alignment cannot be checked.
.Useful ingredients and a sound category position support good value. The package remains reasonably competitive.
.| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Vitamin A (natural Beta Carotene) | 675 mcg RAE |
Vitamin C (Acerola Cherry Extract, L-Ascorbate) | 75 mg |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 15 mcg |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol) | 12 mg AT |
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7) | 75 mcg |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 1.2 mg |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1.3 mg |
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) | 12 mg NE |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 1.7 mg |
Folate (L-5-Methylfolate) | 300 mcg DFE |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 2.4 mcg |
Biotin (D-Biotin) | 25 mcg |
Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 5 mg |
Calcium (Aquamin, Dicalcium Phosphate) | 105 mg |
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) | 4 mg |
Phosphorous (Dicalcium Phosphate) | 50 mg |
Iodine (wild, hand-harvested Kelp) | 120 mcg |
Magnesium (Aquamin Magnesium) | 105 mg |
Zinc (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 8 mg |
Selenium (Albion Selenium Glycinate) | 40 mcg |
Copper (Copper Aminomin) | 0.5 mg |
Manganese (Manganese Sulfate) | 1.5 mg |
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate) | 24 mcg |
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Krebs Complex) | 34 mcg |
Potassium (Potassium Chloride) | 5 mg |
Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend | 30 mg |
Rutin (Sophora japonica) | 5 mg |
Lutein (Marigold) | 500 mcg |
Lycopene | 180 mcg |
Zeaxanthin (Marigold) | 100 mcg |
Dicalcium phosphate is clearly identified, but the phosphorus amount is too low for a substantial contribution. One capsule is practical and the elemental amount is transparent. The above-median cost provides only average value.
The teen multivitamin clearly uses MK-7, but the amount remains in the maintenance range. Dry delivery without a lipid base may reduce absorption unless the serving is taken with dietary fat. The high serving cost and maintenance-level MK-7 amount create weak cost efficiency. Vitamin K can counteract warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists, so users of those medicines should keep intake consistent and coordinate changes with their prescriber.
Hand-harvested kelp offers a whole-food source, but the label does not identify an organic or verified clean-water origin. The iodine amount is below the preferred daily-support range even though it remains clearly disclosed and safely modest. A single capsule is convenient, while the serving cost is only moderate and selenium is below the value-boost threshold.