Kids health

Blackmores Superkids Multi Gummies are a 99.9% sugar-free formulation containing a daily dose of 12 essential nutrients to help support kids’ healthy growth and development.

Blackmores Superkids Multi Gummies provide:

• Support for healthy brain function (vitamin B5, zinc) and development (iodine)
• Antioxidants to support kids’ healthy development (vitamin C, zinc)
• Support for normal growth and development (vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, folate, biotin, iodine and zinc)

Ascorbic acid: 20 mg

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble antioxidant nutrient involved in many biological processes in the body. Vitamin C is found in a number of fruits and vegetables, great sources are capsicums, blackcurrants, oranges and strawberries.

Nicotinamide (vitamin B3): 4.5 mg

Also called niacin; nicotinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble nutrient involved in energy production and carbohydrate metabolism. Legumes, peanuts, wheat bran, and fish are all sources of vitamin B3.

Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6, pyridoxine 500 microgram): 608 microgram

Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble nutrient involved in the production of proteins, neurotransmitters and haemoglobin. Whole grains, legumes, bananas, seeds, nuts and potatoes are good sources of vitamin B6.

Folic acid: 75 microgram

A water-soluble B group vitamin, folate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA and the activation of vitamin B12 into it's active form. Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.

Biotin: 8 microgram

Biotin is a water-soluble nutrient belonging to the B group vitamins. Food sources of biotin include cheese, cauliflower and eggs.

Calcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 1.5 mg): 1.68 mg

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is involved in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Vitamin B5 is found in sunflower seeds, peas, beans (except green beans), poultry and whole grains.

Colecalciferol (vitamin D3 120 IU): 3 microgram

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is a fat-soluble nutrient that is manufactured in the skin through the action of sunlight. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism which is important in the maintenance of bone health. 

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12): 0.75 microgram

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is an essential water-soluble nutrient needed for protein and DNA synthesis, folate metabolism, and red blood cell production. Food sources of vitamin B12 include egg yolk, fish, beef, milk and cheese.

Thiamine nitrate (thiamine, vitamin B1 225 microgram): 278 microgram

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble nutrient required for converting carbohydrates into energy. Food sources include whole grains, beans, nuts, sunflower seeds, pork and beef.

Riboflavin (vitamin b2): 225 microgram

Riboflavin (vitamijn B2) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in ATP production and the metabolism of many of the other B group vitamins. Food sources include almonds, mushrooms and wild rice. Vitamin B2 supplements may change urine colour to bright yellow.This is harmless and temporary.

Potassium iodide (iodine 75 microgram): 98.11 microgram

Iodine is an essential trace element and is an integral part of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, required for normal growth and metabolism. Foods containing iodine include seawater fish, shellfish, seaweeds and iodised salt.

Zinc citrate dihydrate (zinc 1.5 mg): 4.8 mg

Zinc is an essential trace element that plays a role in every living cell in the body. There are also around 300 enzymes that need zinc for healthy function. Zinc containing foods include meat, eggs, seafood- especially oysters, whole grains and seeds.

Dosage

Children 2-12 years - Chew (do not swallow whole) 1 soft gummy (pastille) a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. Take with food. Use only under adult supervision.

Not recommended for children under 2 years.

• Always read the label and follow the directions for use
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
• Contains sulfites
• Excess consumption may have a laxative effect
• If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional
• Vitamins supplements should not replace a balanced diet. This is a therapeutic product, not a lolly
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Teenage years are critical years for the development of body and teenagers can often have poor eating habits, which may make them vulnerable to nutritional shortfalls. 

Blackmores Multivitamin for Teen Boys has been specifically formulate to help support healthy growth and development.

Fish oil (natural)
containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 126 mg
: 420 mg

containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 126 mg as: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 75.6 mg Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 50.4 mg

Potassium iodide (iodine 150 microgram): 197 microgram

Iodine is an essential trace element and is an integral part of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, required for normal growth and metabolism. Foods containing iodine include seawater fish, shellfish, seaweeds and iodised salt.

Ferrous fumarate
(iron 5 mg)
: 15.7 mg

Iron is an essential mineral and an important component of proteins, such as haemoglobin, involved in oxygen transport and metabolism. Iron containing foods include lean red meat, poultry, fish, oysters, dried fruit, legumes, beetroot, whole grains and tofu.

Zinc sulfate monohydrate
(zinc 15mg)
: 41.6 mg

Zinc is an essential trace element that plays a role in every living cell in the body. There are also around 300 enzymes that need zinc for healthy function. Zinc containing foods include meat, eggs, seafood- especially oysters, whole grains and seeds.

Cyanocobalamin
(vitamin B12)
: 2 microgram

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is an essential water-soluble nutrient needed for protein and DNA synthesis, folate metabolism, and red blood cell production. Food sources of vitamin B12 include egg yolk, fish, beef, milk and cheese.

Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A 703 microgram RE): 1.29 mg

Vitamin A is a fat-souble antioxidant required for a large number of biological processes. Vitamin A is found in red meat, eggs and dairy products.

Thiamine nitrate
(vitamin B1)
: 1.48 mg

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is a water-soluble nutrient required for converting carbohydrates into energy. Food sources include whole grains, beans, nuts, sunflower seeds, pork and beef.

Riboflavin
(vitamin B2)
: 1.3 mg

Riboflavin (vitamijn B2) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in ATP production and the metabolism of many of the other B group vitamins. Food sources include almonds, mushrooms and wild rice. Vitamin B2 supplements may change urine colour to bright yellow.This is harmless and temporary.

Nicotinamide : 16 mg

Also called niacin; nicotinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble nutrient involved in energy production and carbohydrate metabolism. Legumes, peanuts, wheat bran, and fish are all sources of vitamin B3.

Calcium pantothenate
(vitamin B5)
: (vit B5, pantothenic acid 6 mg) 6.54 mg

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is involved in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Vitamin B5 is found in sunflower seeds, peas, beans (except green beans), poultry and whole grains.

Pyridoxine hydrochloride
(vitamin B6)
: 1.3 mg

Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble nutrient involved in the production of proteins, neurotransmitters and haemoglobin. Whole grains, legumes, bananas, seeds, nuts and potatoes are good sources of vitamin B6.

Folic acid: 200 microgram

A water-soluble B group vitamin, folate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA and the activation of vitamin B12 into it's active form. Folic acid is found in fresh green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and fortified cereals.

Ascorbic acid
(vitamin C)
: 40 mg

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble antioxidant nutrient involved in many biological processes in the body. Vitamin C is found in a number of fruits and vegetables, great sources are capsicums, blackcurrants, oranges and strawberries.

Colecalciferol
(vitamin D3 200 IU)
: 5 microgram

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is a fat-soluble nutrient that is manufactured in the skin through the action of sunlight. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism which is important in the maintenance of bone health. 

d-alpha-Tocopherol
(vitamin E 15 IU)
: 10.1 mg

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that exists in 8 different isomers (forms) of vitamin E alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol; and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol. It's main action is as an antioxidant which is responsible for many of it's functions in the body. Vitamin E is found in cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.

Biotin: 25 microgram

Biotin is a water-soluble nutrient belonging to the B group vitamins. Food sources of biotin include cheese, cauliflower and eggs.

Calcium carbonate
(calcium 5 mg)
: 12.5 mg

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is primarily stored in the bones. Calcium containing foods include dairy products, fortified soy products, broccoli, bok choy, fish with bones- such as salmon and sardines.

Chromium picolinate
(chromium 35 microgram)
: 282 microgram

Chromium is an essential trace mineral needed for carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism. Chromium is found in brewer's yeast, wholegrain breads and cereals, cheese, eggs, bananas, spinach and mushrooms.

Heavy magnesium oxide
(magnesium 53 mg)
: 88 mg

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body and plays a role in a large number of biological processes. Magnesium containing foods include green leafy vegetables, nuts, cocoa and whole grains.

Yeast-high selenium (selenium 50 microgram): 50 mg

Selenium is a trace element that acts a cofactor of antioxidant enzymes. Selenium makes it's way into the food chain through incorporation into plants from soil, leading to a variation in the amount of selenium in human adults around the world depending on the selenium content of the soils and crops in different locations. Selenium food sources include brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, seafood, Brazil nuts and garlic.

Dosage

Children 12 years and over - Take 1 capsule daily with a  meal, or as professionally prescribed. 

Children under 12 years – Only as professionally prescribed.

• Always read the label and follow the directions for use
• Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
• Contain sulfites, fish and soya bean product
• The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 900 micrograms
• This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 µg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded
• If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional