Lipolife LKMV1 Liposomal Kids Multi-Vitamin 150ml
Best Before Date end of June 2026
Price reduced accordingly
What's in the bottle?: Great tasting comprehensive liposomal multivitamin for children
- Great tasting multivitamin from 1 year plus
- Added nucleotide for support during the developmental years
- Liposomal delivery for enhanced efficacy
- Tasty Strawberry Bubblegum flavour
- Vegan, Gluten-free, Soy-free, GMO-free, sugar-free.
FAQ: KMV
What is the best multivitamin for kids?: A liposomal children's multivitamin has several potential advantages over a standard multivitamin:
- Enhanced Absorption: Liposomes are tiny spherical vesicles with a phospholipid bilayer, which can encapsulate nutrients and enhance their absorption. This is because liposomes can fuse with cell membranes, facilitating the direct delivery of nutrients into cells.
- Improved Bioavailability: The encapsulation of vitamins within liposomes can protect them from degradation in the digestive tract, leading to higher bioavailability. This means more of the vitamin is available for the body to use compared to standard forms.
- Reduced Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Liposomal delivery can minimise gastrointestinal irritation that some vitamins may cause. This is particularly beneficial for children, who might be more sensitive to stomach upset from certain nutrients.
- Better Taste and Compliance: Liposomal vitamins can often be formulated to mask unpleasant tastes, making them more palatable for children. Improved taste can lead to better compliance, ensuring that children take their vitamins regularly.
- Stability and Shelf Life: Encapsulation within liposomes can help protect vitamins from oxidation and other forms of degradation, potentially extending the shelf life of the product.
- Targeted Delivery: Liposomes can be designed to release their contents at specific sites within the body, potentially improving the efficacy of the vitamins by delivering them where they are most needed.
These advantages make liposomal multivitamins an appealing option, especially for children who might have difficulty absorbing or tolerating standard multivitamin formulations.
Should kids be taking multivitamins?: Whether kids should take multivitamins depends on several factors including their diet, health status, and specific nutritional needs. Here are some key points to consider:
- Balanced Diet: Ideally, children should get their vitamins and minerals from a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and dairy. A well-rounded diet typically provides all the necessary nutrients for healthy growth and development.
- Picky Eaters: Some children are picky eaters and may not get all the necessary nutrients from their diet. In such cases, a multivitamin can help fill in the gaps.
- Specific Health Conditions: Children with certain health conditions or dietary restrictions (such as food allergies, lactose intolerance, or vegetarian/vegan diets) may benefit from multivitamins to ensure they are getting adequate nutrients.
- Nutrient Deficiencies: If a child has been diagnosed with a specific nutrient deficiency (e.g., iron, vitamin D), a targeted supplement or multivitamin can be beneficial.
- Growth Spurts: During periods of rapid growth, children may have increased nutritional needs.
A multivitamin can help support their development during these times.
Do multivitamins help kids behaviour?: The impact of multivitamins on children's behaviour is an area of ongoing research and discussion. Some studies suggest that certain nutritional deficiencies can affect behaviour and that supplementation may help, but the evidence is not conclusive.
- Nutritional Deficiencies and Behaviour: Deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals (such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamins B6, B12, and D) have been associated with behavioural issues in children, including irritability, attention problems, and mood swings.
- Supplementation and Behaviour: Some studies have shown improvements in behaviour with multivitamin supplementation, particularly in children with known deficiencies or those with behavioural disorders like ADHD. However, more research is needed to draw definitive conclusions.
Why add nucleotide to a multivitamin?: Adding nucleotides, found also in breast milk and formula, to a children's multivitamin can offer several benefits. Here are some possible advantages:
- Immune System Support: Nucleotides are essential for the growth and function of immune cells. Supplementation can help support a healthy immune response, which is particularly important for children as their immune systems are still developing.
- Gut Health: Nucleotides play a role in the maintenance and repair of the gastrointestinal tract. They can promote the growth and function of intestinal cells, improving gut health and potentially enhancing nutrient absorption.
- Growth and Development: Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, making them crucial for cell division and growth. This can be particularly beneficial during periods of rapid growth in children.
- Cognitive Function: There is some evidence to suggest that nucleotides may support brain health and cognitive function, potentially aiding in learning and memory.
- Recovery from Illness: During illness or stress, the body's demand for nucleotides increases. Supplementation can help meet these demands, supporting quicker recovery and overall resilience.
- Enhanced Metabolism: Nucleotides are involved in energy metabolism and can help support the body's energy needs, which is vital for active and growing children.
SIZE: 150ml /
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Active |
Our Dose |
UK RI (0–5 years) |
%RI |
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Vitamin A |
200µg |
400µg |
50% |
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Vitamin C |
30mg |
30mg |
100% |
| Vitamin D3 |
5µg |
10µg |
50% |
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Vitamin E |
1mg |
6mg |
17% |
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Vitamin K2 |
15µg |
30µg |
50% |
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Vitamin B12 |
0.5µg |
0.5µg |
100% |
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) |
0.3mg |
0.5mg |
60% |
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) |
0.3mg |
0.6µg |
50% |
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Niacin (B3) |
1.5mg |
8mg |
19% |
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Vitamin B6 |
0.35mg |
0.6mg |
58% |
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Biotin |
8µg |
10µg |
80% |
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Pantothenic Acid (B5) |
1mg |
2mg |
50% |
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Folate (B9) |
50µg |
200µg |
25% |
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Zinc |
1mg |
5mg |
20% |
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Magnesium |
5mg |
85mg |
6% |
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Iodine |
30µg |
70µg |
43% |
Ingredients: Ultra-Pure Water, Phospholipids (non GMO Sunflower, Lipoid), Glycerol, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Quali®-C), Nucleotide (Nutri-tide® IB70 as 5-Ribonucleotides/ RNA Concentrated Extract), Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate), Niacin (Nicotinamide), Zinc (as Zinc Ascorbate), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherol), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin-5-Phosphate), Vitamin A (Retinyl Acetate), Folate [(6S)5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid glucosamine salt], Iodine ( as Potassium Iodide), Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7, VitaMK7®), Biotin, Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol, non GMO algal source, D3V), Vitamin B12 (as Hydroxocobalamin), Xylitol (sweetener), Natural Strawberry Flavouring, Bubble Gum Flavouring, Xanthan Gum (stabiliser), Potassium sorbate (preservative).
Directions: Tastes best chilled, shake before use. Children aged 1 – 5 years, take 5ml per day. Children aged 5+, take 10ml per day or as professionally directed.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place, refrigerate after opening. Once opened best consumed within 3 months.
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children.
An Overview of Delivery Options (Please note that the delivery times are from the point of dispatch)
We always aim to dipatch orders as quickly as possible. Orders received before 3.30pm (1.30pm cut off for Courier deliveries) will be dispatched the same day. An overview of our shipping options with typical delivery timescales are detailed below. Please be mindful that during peak times delays may occur. We also cannot accept responsibility for late deliveries due to unforseen circumstances outside of our control.
Please note that we do not send orders addressed to a HOTEL address or POST OFFICE address, unless prior arrangement has been made with us.
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Standard UK Delivery (orders under 4kg) Includes Northern Ireland. |
Options of Royal Mail Tracked 48 (typically 2-3 working days) and Tracked 24 (typically 1-2 working days). Free Delivery on orders over £48.99. Orders over 4kg will need to be sent with APC. | £3.45-4.29 |
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Next Day Delivery - APC Excludes Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland). For further details of the postcodes in these areas can be found HERE. |
Next day Courier service (standard deliveries Monday to Saturday inclusive) with APC. You will receive a text on morning of your delivery with a 2 hour delivery window (plus ability to track driver location). |
£7.49 |
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Orders over £48.99 |
Orders over £48.99 (weighing less than 4kg) are sent on a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service. There is however the option to upgrade your shipping at checkout as follows:
Orders over £200 will be shipped on a priority service and detailed at checkout. Orders weighing more than 4kg will need to be sent via APC at an increased cost. |
FREE |
| Click & Collect | Collection from 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich, CW9 7TN. View in Google Maps. Orders will be available to collect Monday to Friday. 8.00am to 4.30pm. We will email you to let you know when your order is ready to collect. Orders not collected within 14 days will be refunded | FREE |
Please note:
- We do not work at weekends, so orders received after the cut off times on Friday will not be dispatched until Monday (There will be special arrangements for Public Holidays when orders will be dispatched on the next working day).
- Please double check your delivery address in your order confirmation email and contact us straight away if this needs to be changed.
- Once we have received an order it will not be possible to cancel your order, however please contact us and we will see what we can do.
- If in the unusual situation there is a problem with your order, such as a stock error or an issue with delivery, we will make contact with you to discuss options.
- For full details of our shipping options, please see our Delivery & Returns section of the website.
An Overview of Returns and Refunds
Unless faulty, you can only return a product if unopened, unused and with the original seals, packaging or tags intact. Unfortunately, it is also not possible to issue a refund for a supplement that your pet doesn't like or doesnt agree with them. All animals are unique with their own likes and dislikes.
You can return an unwanted item for a full refund (including minimum postage costs you could have chosen when placing your order) within 14 days of receiving it. You must notify us of your intention to cancel the order and you must return the item to us within 14 days of notifying us.
When returning an item, please ensure you take reasonable care as any damage in transit will result in us being unable to refund part or all of the money that you have paid. You are responsible for the cost of returning an unwanted item to us. Using Royal Mail “Send and Item with Click & Drop” is an option, as this enables you to have your order collected from your house. Further details can be found here: https://send.royalmail.com/
Our return address is: Returns Dept., Totally Healthful, 12 Dalby Court, Gadbrook Business Centre, CW9 7TN.
Refunds are typically processed within 2 days of receipt of a returned item, but under certain circumstances, such as busy /holiday periods, your refund may take longer to process. The 14- day limit to request a refund does not apply to any item which is faulty, unfit for purpose, or not as described at the time you placed the order. For damaged and faulty items, you have 30 days to contact us. We will cover the cost of these returns and once received will process a full refund.



