MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape by Metagenics – Daily Nutritional Support for Children
MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape offers a once-daily way to add essential nutrients to a child's eating routine. Now called MetaKids® Multivitamin by Metagenics, this children's multivitamin combines 15 vitamins and minerals with small amounts of fruit and vegetable powders. The juicy grape soft-chew format is intended for children age 4 and over. Each container supplies 60 one-chew servings, making the serving amount straightforward for parents to track alongside food and any other supplements.
Key MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape Benefits
- Provides daily nutritional support with a combination of vitamins and minerals in one soft chew.
- Includes calcium and vitamin D, nutrients involved in normal bone development, as part of an overall balanced diet.
- Supplies B vitamins that participate in the body's normal use of nutrients for energy, rather than providing a stimulant effect.
- Offers a grape-flavored soft chew for families who prefer this format over a swallowable tablet or capsule.
How MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape Works
Growing children use nutrients every day for normal body functions. This formula combines several of those nutrients rather than focusing on a single vitamin. Calcium contributes to the body's mineral supply, while vitamin D supports normal calcium absorption. The B-vitamin group contributes to everyday metabolic processes. A supplement can add to dietary intake, but the child's food choices still supply protein, fiber, energy, and many other nutrients that a soft chew cannot replace.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Calcium and vitamin D: A paired contribution to daily mineral and vitamin intake for bone nutrition.
- Vitamin C: Provides 60 mg as ascorbic acid, a supplemental form of this essential nutrient that the body can absorb.
- B vitamins: Includes thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, and pantothenic acid for a varied nutrient contribution.
- Fruit and vegetable powders: Two 25 mg blends provide plant ingredients including apple, cranberry, blueberry, beet, kale, and carrot. These modest amounts do not replace servings of produce.
This kids' vitamin and mineral supplement contains added sugar and sweetening ingredients, including erythritol and xylitol. Review the complete ingredient list when choosing products for a child's individual needs. The adult supervising use should also review other sources of preformed vitamin A before combining supplements.
MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape Is Formulated For
- Children age 4 and over whose healthcare practitioner recommends multivitamin support for children.
- Families seeking a once-daily kids' multivitamin with a clearly defined one-chew serving.
- Parents looking for a soft-chew option to complement, not replace, varied meals and regular fruit and vegetable intake.
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Recommendation: For children age 4 and over, take one chew per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Not recommended for children under 3.
Serving Size: 1 Chew
Servings Per Container: 60
Calories ... 20
Total Fat ... 0.5 g
Total Carbohydrate ... 4 g
Total Sugars ... 1 g***
Includes 1g Added Sugars
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) ... 570 mcg
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) ... 60 mg
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) ... 7.5 mcg
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) ... 10 mg
Thiamin (as thiamine mononitrate) ... 1.5 mg
Riboflavin ... 1.7 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) ... 7.5 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) ... 2 mg
Folate (from (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt)† ... 170 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) ... 1.2 mcg
Biotin ... 45 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate) ... 10 mg
Calcium (as calcium citrate) ... 100 mg
Iodine (as potassium iodide) ... 75 mcg
Zinc (as zinc citrate) ... 6 mg
Sodium ... 10 mg
Vegetable Blend of: Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Root, Kale (Brassica oleracea sabellica) Leaf, Carrot (Daucus carota sativus) Root ... 25 mg***
Fruit Blend of: Apple (Malus domestica) Fruit, Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Fruit, Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) Fruit ... 25 mg***
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
***Daily Value not established.
†As Quatrefolic®. Quatrefolic® is a Registered Trademark of Gnosis S.p.A,
U.S. Patent No. 7,947,662
^No MSG
Other Ingredients: Tapioca syrup, erythritol, cane sugar, palm oil, natural flavors,^ carnauba wax, xylitol, sunflower lecithin, citric acid, fruit and vegetable juice (color), sea salt, and rebaudioside A (from Stevia rebaudiana leaf extract).
Storage: Dry Place
Frequently Asked Questions About MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape
What are the benefits of MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape?
Each chew supplies a combination of vitamins and minerals to complement everyday food intake. Calcium and vitamin D contribute to bone nutrition, while B vitamins participate in normal nutrient metabolism. Fruit and vegetable powders add plant ingredients in small amounts. The practical benefit is a single, clearly measured daily serving—not a replacement for meals or a promise of a particular outcome. A child's practitioner can help determine whether this combination fits their nutritional needs.
Who should take MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape?
The manufacturer's directions are for children age 4 and over, with one chew daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. An adult should supervise use and keep the container out of children's reach between servings. Do not assume that a younger child can take a smaller portion: this product is not recommended for children under 3 because of choking risk. Ask the child's practitioner about suitability, existing supplements, medications, and individual dietary needs before use.
Are there side effects or cautions with MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape?
Review the full ingredient list for individual sensitivities, including the sweetening ingredients. The manufacturer warns that excess vitamin A may be toxic and that children under age nine should not exceed 900 mcg of preformed vitamin A daily. Each chew contains 570 mcg, so other sources matter when considering the overall routine. Use only under adult supervision, follow the stated serving instructions, and contact the child's healthcare practitioner if an unexpected reaction occurs.
How does MetaKids Multi Soft Chew Grape support an overall wellness routine?
Use it as a nutritional addition within a routine built around varied meals, regular activity, and adequate sleep. One chew supplies selected nutrients, but it does not provide all of a child's nutritional requirements. Its fruit and vegetable blends do not replace whole produce, and calcium-containing foods remain important. Keep a record of other supplements and fortified foods so the child's practitioner can assess the complete picture rather than reviewing each product in isolation.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.