Children's Multivitamin & Mineral Review
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Each Serving Contains | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Vitamin A (as Retinol, Beta Carotene) 2500 IU | 750 mcg RAE | 83% |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 120 mg | 133% |
| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU | 5 mcg | 25% |
| Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol) (Sunflower) 60 IU | 40 mg | 266% |
| Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 3 mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) | 3.4 mg | 261% |
| Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | 4 mg | 235% |
| Folate (as Folic Acid 400 mcg) | 667 mcg DFE | 166% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 12 mcg | 500% |
| Biotin | 60 mcg | 200% |
| Vitamin B5 (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 200% |
| Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Citrate) | 100 mg | 7% |
| Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Bisglycinate Chelate) | 40 mg | 9% |
| Zinc (from Zinc Citrate) | 15 mg | 136% |
| Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) | 25 mcg | 45% |
| Manganese (from Manganese Citrate) | 2 mg | 87% |
| Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) | 25 mcg | 71% |
| Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) | 25 mcg | 55% |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 10 mg | ** |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Each Serving Contains Fair
- Vitamin A (as Retinol, Beta Carotene) 2500 IU Fair
- Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
- Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU Good
- Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol) (Sunflower) 60 IU Good
- Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
- Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) Good
- Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) Good
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) Fair
- Folate (as Folic Acid 400 mcg) Fair
- Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
- Biotin Good
- Vitamin B5 (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
- Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Citrate) Fair
- Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) Good
- Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Bisglycinate Chelate) Poor
- Zinc (from Zinc Citrate) Good
- Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) Good
- Manganese (from Manganese Citrate) Good
- Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) Good
- Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) Good
- Coenzyme Q10 Good
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Vegetarian Capsule (Hypromellose and Water)
- Silicon Dioxide
- Magnesium Stearate (Plant Based)
Efficacy Good
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin A (as Retinol, Beta Carotene) 2500 IU 750 mcg RAE Effective
- Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg Effective
- Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU 5 mcg Under-dosed
- Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol) (Sunflower) 60 IU 40 mg Effective
- Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 3 mg Effective
- Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) 3.4 mg Effective
- Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) 20 mg NE Effective
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 4 mg Effective
- Folate (as Folic Acid 400 mcg) 667 mcg DFE Effective
- Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 12 mcg Effective
- Biotin 60 mcg Effective
- Vitamin B5 (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
- Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Citrate) 100 mg Under-dosed
- Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg Effective
- Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Bisglycinate Chelate) 40 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc (from Zinc Citrate) 15 mg Effective
- Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) 25 mcg Under-dosed
- Manganese (from Manganese Citrate) 2 mg Effective
- Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 25 mcg Under-dosed
- Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) 25 mcg Under-dosed
- Coenzyme Q10 10 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Each Serving Contains | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Vitamin A (as Retinol, Beta Carotene) 2500 IU | 750 mcg RAE | 83% |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 120 mg | 133% |
| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU | 5 mcg | 25% |
| Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol) (Sunflower) 60 IU | 40 mg | 266% |
| Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 3 mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) | 3.4 mg | 261% |
| Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | 4 mg | 235% |
| Folate (as Folic Acid 400 mcg) | 667 mcg DFE | 166% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 12 mcg | 500% |
| Biotin | 60 mcg | 200% |
| Vitamin B5 (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 200% |
| Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate, Citrate) | 100 mg | 7% |
| Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Bisglycinate Chelate) | 40 mg | 9% |
| Zinc (from Zinc Citrate) | 15 mg | 136% |
| Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) | 25 mcg | 45% |
| Manganese (from Manganese Citrate) | 2 mg | 87% |
| Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) | 25 mcg | 71% |
| Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) | 25 mcg | 55% |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 10 mg | ** |
Other Ingredients
Silicon Dioxide Safe
Magnesium Stearate (Plant Based) Generally_safe
Certifications
1 certification
Transparency
5 claims
Violation History
2 incidents
Is Kirkman Children's Multivitamin & Mineral a good supplement?
Kirkman Children's Multivitamin & Mineral received a product quality score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 22 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. All 3 inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, capsule materials) are rated safe — a clean formulation with no flagged additives. The manufacturer, Kirkman, holds a brand trust score of 84/100.
What are the ingredients in Kirkman Children's Multivitamin & Mineral?
Kirkman Children's Multivitamin & Mineral contains 22 active ingredients: Each Serving Contains (Amount per Serving), Vitamin A (as Retinol, Beta Carotene) 2500 IU (750 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (120 mg), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU (5 mcg), Vitamin E (as Alpha-Tocopherol) (Sunflower) 60 IU (40 mg), Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (3 mg), and 16 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin E at 266% DV, Vitamin B1 at 250% DV, Vitamin B2 at 261% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is Kirkman Children's Multivitamin & Mineral safe to take?
GoodSupp reviewed the inactive-ingredient data available for Kirkman Children's Multivitamin & Mineral. All 3 inactive ingredients — including capsule materials, fillers, and binders — are currently classified as safe in GoodSupp's ingredient reference data. This label analysis cannot determine whether the product is safe for a particular person, and source labels may change. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is Kirkman a trustworthy supplement brand?
Kirkman receives a brand trust score of 84/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States, the company offers 175 products in their lineup. Note: Kirkman has 2 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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