As a parent, you want the very best for your child—especially when it comes to nutrition. You may have noticed that we now offer two different multivitamin products: the Mighty Multivitamin, currently labelled for ages 13+, and the Mini Multivitamin, for ages 1-12. But what if you want to use the Mighty Multivitamin for a younger child in a smaller serving?
We get this question often. And the short answer is: yes, you can—with confidence.
Let’s break down the science and safety behind it, so you feel 100% informed and empowered.
What’s the Difference Between NRV, and SUL?
Before we get into the specifics, here’s what those label terms actually mean:
NRV (Nutrient Reference Value)
• Used on supplement labels in the UK and EU.
• Based on adult requirements.
• 100% NRV means it meets the average adult daily intake required for an adult to avoid deficiency.
• Exceeding the NRV for most nutrients is safe and often even benefiical, up until the…
SUL (Safe Upper Limit)
• The maximum safe daily intake of a nutrient.
• Going above this occasionally isn’t necessarily harmful, but long-term high doses of certain nutrients could cause side effects.
• Based on long-term studies in children and adults.
Is It Safe to Give My Child a Smaller Dose of the Mighty Multivitamin?
We analysed the higher strength Mighty Multivitamin given at smaller doses based on a child’s age:
| Age Range | Suggested Serving |
| 1–3 years | 2.5 ml (¼ dose) |
| 4–8 years | 5 ml (½ dose) |
| 9–12 years | 7.5 ml (¾ dose) |
We found that the nutrients contained in the Mighty Multivitamin, when scaled down, land well within the safe and effective range for younger children.
Overall, the nutrient quantities contained in these scaled-down servings of the Mighty Multivitamin are very similar to those contained in the Mini Multivitamin, with one particularly significant difference: the ratio of B-vitamins to other nutrients is higher.
B-vitamins are extremely beneficial to growing children. These are water-soluble nutrients, meaning any excess is excreted via urine. There’s no known risk of toxicity at the levels present in our product—even at full adult doses, let alone reduced ones. The only B-vitamin contained in the Mighty Multivitamin that has an established safe upper limit value (SUL) is vitamin B6, and that limit is in the range 30mg-60mg, whereas our dose is <2mg.
Kids under stress, during growth spurts, or with gut issues often notice a variety of benefits from increased B vitamin intake. Whereas the Mini Multivitamin was more about checking boxes and making sure minimum nutrient levels for avoiding deficiency were obtained, this new approach involving higher B vitamin intake is expected to yield noticeable benefits for most of our customers.
Two nutrients appearing in slightly lower doses are vitamin A and folate, but the typical modern diet contains ample amounts of these nutrients to prevent deficiency. Vitamin A for instance is contained in dairy products, eggs, and orange vegetables; folate is contained in green vegetables and legumes.
The only other nutrient appearing in slightly lower doses is vitamin C, but in any case we would always recommend combining any multivitamin with our liposomal vitamin C, as this is one nutrient that can be especially beneficial in amounts well above the NRV.
What We Recommend
• For everyday use, you can confidently give your child a scaled-down serving of the adult Mighty Multivitamin based on our suggested age groups.
• Always use your parental intuition and make adjustments based on your child’s unique needs.
• If your child is already getting extra nutrients elsewhere, you may wish to alternate days or use smaller servings.
• If in doubt, chat with a nutritional therapist or GP who understands the value of liposomal delivery.
You know your child best. And with the science on your side, you can feel good about giving them a smaller serving of the Mighty Multivitamin.
Comparison chart for ages 1-3: nutrient amounts in 2.5ml of the Mighty Multi vs 2.5ml of the Mini Multi
Comparison chart for ages 4-8: nutrient amounts in 5ml of the Mighty Multi vs 5ml of the Mini Multi
Comparison chart for ages 9-12: nutrient amounts in 7.5ml of the Mighty Multi vs 5ml of the Mini Multi
