Most kids’ multivitamins are just candy with a label. Now we have Neurovite, which was formulated by the famous Dr. Amen, so let’s find out if this is an opt or drop. Is it candy, or does it actually do something health-wise? The price of this is definitely intriguing.
How to select a good multivitamin
Most children’s multivitamins look the same on the surface, but the differences matter more than you think and especially for kids with autism, because many times their health is not optimal, and their body needs more and different nutrients, especially if they’re not eating a good diet. So it’s important to know what and why of each nutrient.
Because I get asked questions about different products all the time, I check three things first when looking at multivitamins for kids. So what I’m looking for are
- The forms of the nutrients,
- the doses, and
- Whether it includes more than just the bare minimum.
So I keep in mind what a parent needs.
Neurovite’s ingredients
Let’s get started with the label. We have better-absorbed forms of B vitamins. So methylfolate and methylcobalamin. You can get those formulated differently, and then their absorption is not the best. So these are two nicely formulated, absorbable forms of different B vitamins. And those two B vitamins are important for kids who have trouble processing synthetic folic acid. So I won’t get into all the chemistry related to that. But methylfolate, methylcobalamin, those are really great formulations of the two B vitamins.
B vitamins are not always needed at high levels. If you take a look at this label, B12 is 4,000% of what is needed daily. Biotin is 417%, and thiamine is 500%. So this definitely has high levels of B vitamins. So just make sure that you understand that, and be sure if your child needs it.
When addressing mitochondrial issues, high levels of B vitamins are used. But you would definitely want to do different lab testing to make sure that B vitamins at this level are needed. And a lot of times, mitochondria aren’t going to be performing optimally when there are different root causes. So, for one example, mold. So if your child has been exposed to mold and they have high levels of mycotoxins in their body. A lot of times, doctors focus on that first and then go to the mitochondria. Not always – there are different doctors and they practice differently.
For brain health
Just know this is a multivitamin, but it’s a specific one for brain-directed nutrition. You just want to make sure that you’re using the supplement appropriately for your needs.
Also in here on the label, you can see there is choline, a very small amount, but there is choline, there’s magnesium, there’s vitamin D3, and selenium. Selenium is good for detoxing. Zinc is there, and zinc is great. And those are often low in kids who are picky eaters or very selective in what they’re eating.
This formula also has more than just the basics. It has things like lutein and chromium. There’s vitamin E in here as well. There’s also vitamin K2, which is better for calcium use. And you want your D3 and K2 to have a nice ratio.
This label shows there’s a deeper understanding of what growing kids need, especially if you’re focusing on brain health. This isn’t flashy; the label design is kind of meh. But it is well constructed. I certainly want to say that. And ingredient choices reflect current science, which is certainly something I respect.
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Taste and smell
Let me open it. These are chewables, and they’re in the shape of a little penguin. So that’s what it looks like.
There is a smell, and I just got a whiff of it. Don’t let your kid smell the container because it just doesn’t smell good. It has that multivitamin smell to it.
Tastes great, no added sugar. Xylitol is how they sweeten it. It’s tasty, I’ve gotta say. Serving size is two, so you would need two of those penguins. Taste is fine. Nothing remarkable.
Price point
I would say one of the best things is the price. This bottle has 120 of those chewables. It’s two per serving, so you get two months in here and it costs $30. So that is $15 for a month’s supply of a multivitamin. And I think that is a solid multivitamin option, especially price-wise wise because this really is a great value for $15 a month. It’s absolutely fantastic.
Conclusion
In summary, Kid’s Neurovite is a thoughtfully formulated multivitamin that goes beyond the basics. I certainly wouldn’t call this just a regular multivitamin. It has bioavailable nutrients that support brain development, immune health, and overall health. It includes several harder-to-find ingredients like methylated B vitamins. Although the choline is a really small amount, vitamin K2, the formulation, and the ratios it really is mindful of kids who have neurological needs.
No multivitamin can certainly replace a high-quality diet, but this definitely is a multivitamin that can cover quite a bit and also has a bit of a focus on those B vitamins. It tastes decent, certainly. There’s no sugar, which is great. So for all those different reasons, this is definitely an opt. If you’re looking for a multivitamin that is a chewable, that tastes decent, that price-wise is great, and has high levels of B vitamins, this definitely is an opt.
