Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets supplement bottle
Dr. Mercola

Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets

What We Researched
28 active ingredients analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
85
Product Score Good
81
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) 300 mcg 33%
Vitamin C (from Niacinamide, Magnesium and Calcium Ascorbate) 250 mg 278%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (2,000 IU) 50 mcg 250%
Vitamin E [as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate (from Sunflower oil)] 20 mg 133%
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as Thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide Ascorbate) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate) 2 mg 118%
Folate (from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid [Calcium Salt]) (Folic Acid equivalent 400 mcg) 665 mcg DFE 166%
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Calcium (as 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 Amino Acid Complex) 20 mcg 36%
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) 0.05 mg 6%
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 40 mcg 114%
Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) 5 mcg 11%
Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 10 mg **
Boron (from Boron Citrate) 20 mcg **
Vanadium (from Vanadium Krebs Chelate) 3 mcg **
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (from Niacinamide, Magnesium and Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (2,000 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E [as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate (from Sunflower oil)] Good
  • Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as Thiamine HCl) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate) Fair
  • Folate (from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid [Calcium Salt]) (Folic Acid equivalent 400 mcg) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Iodine (from Kelp) Good
  • Magnesium (from Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate) Good
  • Zinc (from Zinc Gluconate) Good
  • Selenium (from Selenium Amino Acid Complex) Good
  • Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) Good
  • Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) Good
  • Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) Good
  • Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) Good
  • Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex Fair
  • Boron (from Boron Citrate) Good
  • Vanadium (from Vanadium Krebs Chelate) Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Xylitol
  • Mannitol
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Natural Orange Flavor with Other Natural Flavors
  • Ascorbyl Palmitate
  • Organic Rice Hull Concentrate
  • Organic steviol glycosides (from stevia rebaudiana leaf)
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) 300 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (from Niacinamide, Magnesium and Calcium Ascorbate) 250 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (2,000 IU) 50 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E [as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate (from Sunflower oil)] 20 mg Effective
  • Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as Thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide Ascorbate) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate) 2 mg Effective
  • Folate (from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid [Calcium Salt]) (Folic Acid equivalent 400 mcg) 665 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (from Kelp) 15 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (from Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate) 40 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (from Zinc Gluconate) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (from Selenium Amino Acid Complex) 20 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) 0.05 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 40 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) 5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Boron (from Boron Citrate) 20 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 5
Total Carbohydrate 2 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) (2,000 IU) 50 mcg 250%
Vitamin E [as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate (from Sunflower oil)] 20 mg 133%
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as Thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide Ascorbate) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate) 2 mg 118%
Folate (from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid [Calcium Salt]) (Folic Acid equivalent 400 mcg) 665 mcg DFE 166%
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 300 mcg 1000%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Calcium (as 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 Amino Acid Complex) 20 mcg 36%
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) 0.05 mg 6%
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) 2 mg 87%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 40 mcg 114%
Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) 5 mcg 11%
Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 10 mg **
Boron (from Boron Citrate) 20 mcg **
Vanadium (from Vanadium Krebs Chelate) 3 mcg **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Xylitol Safe

Provides sweetness with reduced calorie content. Does not promote tooth decay.

Mannitol Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener, filler, and flow agent.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Natural Orange Flavor with Other Natural Flavors Generally_safe

It is used to provide a natural orange flavor to the supplement.

Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe

Prevents oxidation and extends shelf life of oil-based supplements.

Organic Rice Hull Concentrate Safe

Natural filler and flow agent from rice hulls.

Organic steviol glycosides (from stevia rebaudiana leaf) Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
Dr. Mercola

Founded 1997 · Cape Coral, Florida, USA · 209 products · mercola.com/

Certifications

4 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

2 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source

Violation History

7 incidents
Prop 65 Lead2025-04-18Source
Lawsuit Wrongful termination and breach of a severance contract by the former CEO.2024Source
Fda Warning Unapproved and misbranded products related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).2021-02-18Source
Lawsuit False and unsupported claims that its indoor tanning systems are safe and do not increase the risk of skin cancer.2016Source
Fda Warning Illegal marketing of a medical device.2011-01-01Source
Fda Warning Illegal drug claims for various supplements.2006-01-01Source
Fda Warning Illegal drug claims for various supplements.2005-01-01Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets a good supplement?

Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets received a product quality score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 28 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Dr. Mercola, holds a brand trust score of 81/100 with 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Gmp, Usda Organic, Fda Gmp Inspections.

What are the ingredients in Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets?

Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets contains 28 active ingredients: Calories (5), Total Carbohydrate (2 g), Total Sugars (0 g), Sugar Alcohol (2 g), Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) (300 mcg), Vitamin C (from Niacinamide, Magnesium and Calcium Ascorbate) (250 mg), and 22 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 278% DV, Vitamin D3 at 250% DV, Vitamin B12 at 250% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets safe to take?

Dr. Mercola Chewable Multivitamin for Kids, 60 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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Dr. Mercola receives a brand trust score of 81/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Cape Coral, Florida, USA, the company offers 209 products in their lineup. They hold 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Gmp, Usda Organic, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Dr. Mercola has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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