NuBest Tall Kids
NuBest Tall Kids
A berry-flavored chewable for the pickiest eating years — 16 vitamins and minerals in a simple, no-herbal-extract formula, sweetened without sugar.
The Ingredient Form Report Card
Not every nutrient form in a chewable vitamin is equally well-absorbed. Here's the honest breakdown across the formula.
Comparable absorption to zinc gluconate, and better than zinc oxide in human studies.
The MK-7 form pairs correctly with calcium, directing it toward bone rather than soft tissue.
The natural "d-alpha" form is more bioactive in the body than the synthetic "dl-alpha" form some cheaper formulas use.
Calcium and Phosphorus here come from Tricalcium Phosphate — a common, well-tolerated bone-mineral source, distinct from the Calcium Carbonate used in some of NuBest's other products (which does need stomach acid to dissolve well).
Ages 2–9 cover some of the pickiest eating years — new foods get rejected, portions are inconsistent, and a "balanced diet" is more aspiration than daily reality for a lot of families. NuBest Tall Kids is built around that reality: a 16-nutrient blend covering bone-building minerals, immune-supporting vitamins, and B-vitamins for energy, delivered as a chewable tablet rather than something that has to be swallowed whole.
Unlike its sibling product, Doctor Taller Kids, this formula skips the Eucommia Bark herbal extract — a simpler, more conventional multivitamin for families who'd rather not have a traditional herb in the mix.
What's Actually Inside
NuBest groups these 16 nutrients into three functional areas in their own materials — a genuinely useful way to see what's covering what:
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV (under 4 / 4+) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) | 300 mcg | 100% / 33% |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 22 mg | 147% / 24% |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 5 mcg | 33% / 25% |
| Vitamin E (D-alpha Tocopherol Succinate) | 6 mg | 100% / 40% |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.5 mg | 100% / 42% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.55 mg | 110% / 42% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg | 100% / 38% |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) | 0.55 mg | 110% / 32% |
| Folate (as Folic Acid) | 50 mcg DFE | 33% / 13% |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 0.6 mcg | 67% / 25% |
| Biotin | 15 mcg | 188% / 50% |
| Calcium (Tricalcium Phosphate) | 120 mg | 17% / 9% |
| Phosphorus (Tricalcium Phosphate) | 70 mg | 15% / 6% |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 18 mg | 23% / 4% |
| Zinc (Zinc Citrate) | 2.5 mg | 83% / 23% |
| Copper (Copper Oxide) | 0.3 mg | 100% / 33% |
| Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7) | 8 mcg | † / † |
| Other ingredients | Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid, Natural Berry Flavors, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose | |
† Daily Value not established. Figures per 1 chewable tablet — the 4+ dose is 2 tablets daily, so roughly double these percentages for the full day.
Worth noticing: for the "Skeletal Foundation" category specifically, %DV coverage is fairly modest for kids 4 and older — Calcium at 9%, Phosphorus at 6%, Magnesium at 4% per tablet (roughly double at the full 2-tablet dose). This is a genuine multivitamin supplement, not a replacement for dietary calcium and magnesium from food.
Good to know: sweetness comes from Sucralose instead of added sugar, so kids get the berry taste without the sugar found in many chewable vitamins on the shelf.
Why It's Worth Considering
Broad, 16-nutrient coverage — spans bone-building minerals, immune vitamins, and B-vitamins in one tablet.
Zinc Citrate, a well-absorbed form — comparable absorption to zinc gluconate and better than zinc oxide.
D3 and K2, paired correctly — K2 helps direct absorbed calcium toward bone rather than soft tissue.
Crushable for kids who can't chew — NuBest confirms tablets can be crushed and mixed into milk, juice, a smoothie, or soft foods.
A Simple Daily Routine
A Couple of Things Worth Checking
Nothing dramatic here — just the kind of stuff any good pediatrician would want to know:
Already taking another multivitamin? This is a full-spectrum formula — check total daily calcium, zinc, and vitamin D across every product a child takes.
This one is formulated and labeled for ages 2 and up — younger children should follow pediatric guidance instead.
Families avoiding artificial sweeteners should know the ingredient list includes Sucralose — worth checking the physical label if this is a priority.
As with any daily supplement, a heads-up to your pediatrician is a good habit, especially alongside other vitamins.
Questions Parents Usually Ask
Per NuBest's own FAQ, the two are close formulations — Doctor Taller Kids runs slightly higher on some vitamin amounts and includes Eucommia Bark Extract, while this one skips the herbal extract. Flavor differs too: berry here vs. grape for Doctor Taller Kids.
Yes — sweetness comes from Sucralose instead of added sugar, so kids get the berry flavor without the sugar found in many chewable vitamins.
It's designed for ages 2–9, but per NuBest's FAQ, children ages 10–13 can take it at a dose of 3 tablets per day if needed.
Either works, per NuBest, though most of the vitamins and minerals are best absorbed with or right after food — just avoid taking it close to bedtime.
Where This Info Comes From
- Lindberg JS, Zobitz MM, Poindexter JR, Pak CY. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 1990;9(1):48–55Magnesium bioavailability from magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide — tandfonline.com
- Wegmüller R, Tay F, Zeder C, Brnić M, Hurrell RF. Journal of Nutrition. 2014;144(3):279–284Zinc absorption from zinc citrate is comparable to gluconate and higher than zinc oxide — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- NuBest Nutrition®NuBest Tall Kids — official product listing — nubest.com
