Supplement Dosages
ADHD Support Formula Dosage Chart
VITAMIN AND MINERAL DOSAGE Full dose by weight is this amount of Vitamins AND this amount of Minerals, twice a day with food. |
What Dose Should I Start With?
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Body weight
in pounds
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Part A – Vitamins |
Part B - Minerals |
DO NOT BEGIN AT FULL DOSE These formulas contain higher levels of some B vitamins and minerals than you or your child may be used to. Starting with a low dose gives your metabolism time to adjust, acclimate to, and properly utilize the nutrients in the formula. |
20-25 | 1/2 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
25-30 | 3/4 tsp | 3/4 tsp |
30-35 | 1 tsp | 1 tsp |
35-40 | 1 ¼ tsp | 1 ¼ tsp |
40-45 | 1 ½ tsp | 1 ½ tsp |
45-50 | 1 ¾ tsp | 1 ¾ tsp |
50-60 | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
60-70 | 2 ¼ tsp | 2 ¼ tsp |
70-80 | 2 ½ tsp | 2 ½ tsp |
80-90 | 2 ¾ tsp | 2 ¾ tsp |
90-100 | 3 tsp | 3 tsp |
100-125 | 3 ¼ tsp | 3 ¼ tsp |
125-150 | 3 ½ tsp | 3 ½ tsp |
150-175 | 3 ¾ tsp | 3 ¾ tsp |
175-200+ | 4 tsp | 4 tsp |
REFRIGERATE LIQUIDS AFTER OPENING. Products are good for 3 months after “Open By” date, and will remain fresh for 3 months in the refrigerator after opened. Close cap tightly, refrigerate, and keep bottle neck and cap clean. |
Spectrum Support Dosage Chart
For Spectrum Support vitamins & minerals in liquids and liquid-caps.
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LIQUIDS:
REFRIGERATE LIQUIDS AFTER OPENING. Products will remain fresh for 3 months in the refrigerator after opened. Vitamins and minerals can be mixed together, and taken either straight or diluted with juice, water, milk, or any other drink. Take supplements three times a day with food (a protein-rich snack or meal is preferred). An alternate dosing method for optimum absorption is to give the minerals 20-30 minutes before the meal and the vitamins 20-30 minutes after. To avoid possible sleep issues due to over stimulation, the last dose of vitamins should be given at least 2 hours before bedtime.
Close cap tightly, refrigerate, and keep bottle neck and cap clean.
LIQUID-CAPS:
NO REFRIGERATION REQUIRED. Supplements may be used until the expiration date.
Vitamins and minerals can be taken together with a meal. An alternate dosing method, for optimum absorption is to give the minerals 20-30 minutes before the meal, and vitamins 20-30 minutes after. Store in a cool, dry place.
VITAMIN AND MINERAL DOSAGE Full dose by weight is this amount of Vitamins AND this amount of Minerals, twice a day with food. |
What Dose Should I Start With?
|
Body weight
in pounds
|
Part A – Vitamins |
Part B - Minerals |
DO NOT BEGIN AT FULL DOSE These formulas contain higher levels of some B vitamins and minerals than you or your child may be used to. Starting with a low dose gives your metabolism time to adjust, acclimate to, and properly utilize the nutrients in the formula. |
20-25 | 1/2 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
25-30 | 3/4 tsp | 3/4 tsp |
30-35 | 1 tsp | 1 tsp |
35-40 | 1 ¼ tsp | 1 ¼ tsp |
40-45 | 1 ½ tsp | 1 ½ tsp |
45-50 | 1 ¾ tsp | 1 ¾ tsp |
50-60 | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
60-70 | 2 ¼ tsp | 2 ¼ tsp |
70-80 | 2 ½ tsp | 2 ½ tsp |
80-90 | 2 ¾ tsp | 2 ¾ tsp |
90-100 | 3 tsp | 3 tsp |
100-125 | 3 ¼ tsp | 3 ¼ tsp |
125-150 | 3 ½ tsp | 3 ½ tsp |
150-175 | 3 ¾ tsp | 3 ¾ tsp |
175-200+ | 4 tsp | 4 tsp |
LIQUID-CAPSGive this many liquid-caps per day, divided into 2 or 3 doses. For uneven doses, take more in the morning.
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Body weight in pounds
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Part A Vitamins |
Part B Minerals
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25-30 | 2 caps | 2 caps |
30-35 | 3 caps | 3 caps |
35-40 | 4 caps | 4 caps |
40-50 | 5 caps | 5 caps |
50-60 | 6 caps | 6 caps |
60-70 | 7 caps | 7 caps |
70-90 | 8 caps | 8 caps |
90-110 | 9 caps | 9 caps |
110-125 | 10 caps | 10 caps |
125-150 | 11 caps | 11 caps |
150-200+ | 12 caps | 12 caps |
How to Switch Formulas
Transition Schedule
Day
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Old Formula | New Formula |
1 – 4 | 7/8 regular dose | 1/8 suggested dose |
5 – 8 | 3/4 regular dose | 1/4 suggested dose |
9 - 12 | 1/2 regular dose | 1/2 suggested dose |
13 - 16 | 1/4 regular dose | 3/4 suggested dose |
17 on | None |
Full suggested dose
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Example:
If your child has been taking two teaspoons each of SSII liquid vitamins and minerals with each meal, and you wish to give the same dosage of SSIII, then your transition schedule would look like the one below.
Day
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Old Formula (SSII) | New Formula (SSIII) |
1 – 4 | 1¾ tsp vitamins, 1¾ tsp minerals | ¼ tsp vitamins, ¼ tsp minerals |
5 – 8 | 1½ tsp vitamins, 1½ tsp minerals | 1½ tsp vitamins, 1½ tsp minerals |
9 - 12 | 1 tsp vitamins, 1 tsp minerals | 1 tsp vitamins, 1 tsp minerals |
13 - 16 | ½ tsp vitamins, ½ tsp minerals | ½ tsp vitamins, ½ tsp minerals |
17 on | None |
2 tsp vitamins, 2 tsp minerals (Full dose)
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Adults should use the same transition process, to ensure optimal utilization.
Switching to Liquid-Caps
For all liquid-caps, one capsule is equal to 1 teaspoon of our liquids. Please start with 1 liquid-cap a day, in the morning of the new vitamins and minerals, and gradually increase to the full suggested dose, while gradually decreasing the dosage of the old ones over a two week period.