Blackmores Kids Multi
A vitamin and mineral formulation specifically
formulated with 18 essential nutrients to support
children's healthy growth and development. As
children grow, they often go through periods of
being fussy eaters, making it difficult to ensure
that they are getting the nutrients they need to
support healthy growth and development.
Features and benefits
- No artificial sweeteners
- Great tasting chewable, strawberry-vanilla
flavoured tablet
- Tooth-friendly formula
- Suitable for children 2 to 12
- Supplements the gaps in important vitamins and
minerals that may result from fussy eating
- Assists healthy bone development
- Helps release energy from food
How Blackmores Kids Multi works
A 2008 review of eating behaviour in children
concluded that many children do not consume the
recommended amount of fruit and vegetables and therefore
are not getting sufficient micronutrients and fibre
essential for normal, healthy development. Fussy eaters
in particular consume fewer amounts of foods containing
vitamin E, vitamin C, folate and fibre, probably due to
their lower consumption of fruits and vegetables, and
may be at risk of essential nutrient deficiency.
The B group vitamins play an
essential role in the metabolic processes of all living
cells by serving as coenzymes in the metabolism of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy. Many
of the B vitamins are required by the body to release
energy from food.
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient
for humans, as we are one of the few animals that cannot
make our own . It assists in the absorption of iron, and
has many other functions in the body.
Vitamin D - Adequate levels of
vitamin D throughout life are important for building and
maintaining healthy bones.
Iodine is important for the normal
functioning of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency may
affect up to 76% of Australian children. Lowered iodine
levels may impair cognitive development and IQ.
Zinc has many functions in the body.
It is involved in many aspects of the immune system and
helps support immune function. Along with vitamin D it
is necessary to support children's bone health. Zinc may
also play an important role in children's cognitive
function, as well as helping to support concentration
and mental performance.
Dosage of Blackmores Kids Multi
Children 2-6 years - Chew (do not swallow whole) 1
tablet a day with a meal, or as professionally
prescribed.
Children 7-12 years - Chew (do not swallow whole) 2
tablets a day with a meal, or as professionally
prescribed.
Not suitable for children under 2 years.
Contraindications and cautions
Always read the label. Use only as directed. Vitamin
supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Active ingredients per tablet
| Vitamin A (Retinyl
acetate 200µg) |
582.5 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiaminenitrate) |
330 |
| Vitamin B2
(Riboflavine) |
550 µg |
| Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) |
6 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid
from Calcium pantothenate 1.6 mg) |
1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine
hydrochloride) |
650 µg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) |
750 ng |
| Folic acid |
50 µg |
| Vitamin C (from ascorbic acid
10mg and sodium ascorbate 11.3mg) |
20 mg |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol 2.5
µg) |
100 IU |
| Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl
acid succinate 12.4 mg) |
15 IU |
| Biotin |
25 µg |
| Calcium hydrogen phosphate
anhydrous (Calcium 5 mg) |
17 mg |
| Potassium iodide (Iodine 45 µg) |
3.8 mg |
| Ferrous fumarate (Iron 1.3 mg) |
3.8 mg |
| Magnesium phosphate (Magnesium 5
mg) |
24.2 mg |
| Manganese amino acid chelate
(Manganese 12.5 µg) |
125 µg |
| Zinc oxide (Zinc 1mg) |
1.2 mg |
Medical Interactions
Calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron may decrease the
absorption and efficacy of some medications. If taking
tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, penicillamine or
thyroid hormones, separate doses by at least 2 hours.
Physical description
A round white / brown speckled chewable tablet
