Zinc Plus Natural Mango Strawberry Flavor
ChildLife Essentials
Score 70
This liquid supplement provides zinc gluconate for children, with a small balancing dose of copper gluconate, in a natural mango strawberry flavor.
Score 70
This liquid supplement provides zinc gluconate for children, with a small balancing dose of copper gluconate, in a natural mango strawberry flavor.
Analysis
ChildLife Essentials Zinc Plus is specifically formulated as a liquid supplement for children, featuring zinc gluconate as the primary active ingredient (up to 4 mg per serving). It also includes a very low dose of copper gluconate (up to 0.2 mg), which is important for maintaining mineral balance when supplementing with zinc, especially in children.
The natural mango strawberry flavor aims to make it appealing for kids, supporting consistent intake. While the copper content is minimal and meant more for balance than standalone supplementation, the overall product offers convenient liquid delivery for foundational mineral support for growing bodies, particularly focusing on zinc.
Pros
- Formulated specifically for children with a palatable flavor.
- Liquid form allows for flexible and easy dosing.
- Includes copper to help balance zinc supplementation.
- Very high customer satisfaction and review count for a children's product.
Cons
- Copper dosage (0.2 mg) is extremely low, not intended for primary copper supplementation.
- Higher price per serving for a combined zinc and low-dose copper product.
- Primarily a zinc product, so may not meet specific copper-focused goals.
- Contains sugars (1g added sugars).
Warnings
- This product is formulated for children; dosages should be carefully monitored and adjusted based on age and weight.
- Always consult with a pediatrician before starting any new supplement regimen for a child.
$5.00($0.41 per serving)
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| Daily Vita | $ 9.96 | |
 Walmart | $ 13.56 |
Goals
Impact
Moderate effect
While both zinc and copper play roles in bone health, the very low copper dose (0.2 mg) in this product offers minimal direct contribution to adult-level bone health goals. It provides foundational, child-appropriate support.
Impact
Moderate effect
Zinc and copper both contribute to skin health, with zinc supporting repair and copper for collagen. However, the extremely low copper dosage means its direct impact on skin-specific copper goals is minimal, though it provides general child support.
Impact
Moderate effect
Copper and zinc are involved in hair health. The minute amount of copper (0.2 mg) means this product offers very limited specific copper support for hair pigmentation or structure, focusing more on general nutritional balance for children.
Impact
Moderate effect
Zinc is more directly linked to vision support than copper in this context, and the copper dose is too small to make a significant impact on specific vision goals. It provides only very foundational, general mineral support for ocular health.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Calories | 30 Calorie(s) |
Total Carbohydrates | 7 Gram(s) |
Total Sugars | 1 Gram(s) |
Added Sugars | 1 Gram(s) |
Zinc | 4 mg |
Copper | 0.2 mg |
Copper 55
This product contains an extremely low dose of copper (0.2 mg) as copper gluconate, which is clearly a minor, balancing ingredient to zinc rather than a primary copper supplement. It does not meet general copper supplementation needs.
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