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Essential for Teens
Multivitamin for Him
The minty multivitamin for teen boys 13-17 designed to help fill nutrient gaps in their diets with Omega-3 DHA and Vitamin D3.*
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| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: Two (2) Vegan Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % DV | |
| Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) | 90 mcg RAE | 10% |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol1) [from lichen (whole plant)] | 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols2) [from Brassica napus (seed)] | 7.5 mg | 50% |
| Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [Glucosamine Salt]3) | 100 mcg DFE | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 10 mcg | 417% |
| Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) | 30 mg | 7% |
| Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) | 3 mg | 27% |
| Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium spp. (whole microalgae)4] | 330 mg | * |
| Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-75) | 90 mcg | * |
| * Daily Value (DV) not established | ||
| Other ingredients: Beadlets (cellulose, NON-GMO corn zein), stomach acid-resistant vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), silica. | ||
| 1Vitashine™ lichen,2Tocomix®70R,3Quatrefolic®,4Algarithm™,5K2VITAL® | ||
| Ferrochel® is a registered trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc | ||
| Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. | ||
Health Isn’t Extracurricular
Get foundational support with key nutrients in forms the body can actually use.*
Normal Immune Function
Chelated Zinc, Vitamin D3 from lichen, and bioavailable Vitamin A help support normal immune function.*
Bone Support
Calcium-helper micronutrients Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, Magnesium, and Boron help maintain bone health.*
Brain Health
Omega-3 DHA from microalgae and methylated B12 together help support brain health.*
Normal Muscle Function
Vitamin D3 and chelated Magnesium help support normal muscle function.*
9 Traceable Ingredients
Our traceable nutrients help keep teens in the know about what’s in their multivitamin—the forms, what we include, and what we don’t.*
Notice something missing? We left out Calcium and Vitamin C for a reason.
Read Why Less Is More| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: Two (2) Vegan Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % DV | |
| Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) | 90 mcg RAE | 10% |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol1) [from lichen (whole plant)] | 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols2) [from Brassica napus (seed)] | 7.5 mg | 50% |
| Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [Glucosamine Salt]3) | 100 mcg DFE | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 10 mcg | 417% |
| Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) | 30 mg | 7% |
| Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) | 3 mg | 27% |
| Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium spp. (whole microalgae)4] | 330 mg | * |
| Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-75) | 90 mcg | * |
| * Daily Value (DV) not established | ||
| Other ingredients: Beadlets (cellulose, NON-GMO corn zein), stomach acid-resistant vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum), silica. | ||
| 1Vitashine™ lichen,2Tocomix®70R,3Quatrefolic®,4Algarithm™,5K2VITAL® | ||
| Ferrochel® is a registered trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc | ||
| Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. | ||
The Smart Capsule
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Delayed-Release Capsule Design
Our delayed-release capsules are designed to dissolve later, in less sensitive areas of the stomach, so you can take them with or without food.*
2
Essenced With Mint
Easy to take—a mint tab in every bottle helps keep things fresh.
3
All Together, Fewer Pills
Our innovative beadlet-in-oil encapsulation is designed to deliver key nutrients in just 2 daily pills.* No shady additives—just clean ingredients.
We Want You to Ask Questions
Seriously. Our team of supplement experts and scientists has answers.
Essential for Teens (His) is a multivitamin for teen boys 13-17 designed to help fill nutrient gaps in their diets with Omega-3 DHA and Vitamin D3.*
Our products are purchased as a subscription. After your initial purchase, orders are automatically sent every 30 days to keep you on track. That said, it’s your Ritual: We’ll send you a notification each month a few days before we charge you and ship your next bottle. You’re free to rush or delay an order or cancel your subscription at any time, right from your account page.
Each batch of our multivitamins is tested for identity, purity, strength, and composition so we can be sure that what’s on the label is what’s in the capsules. We also complete third-party testing to help ensure our products are compliant with regulations and guidelines for heavy metals, microbes, and major allergens and to help assure the quality and safety of our products. Essential for Teens (His) has been independently certified for quality and purity. It is Non-GMO Project Verified.
The bottle for Essential for Teens (His) is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and is made of #1 PET plastic, which is highly recyclable curbside. The caps on our multivitamin bottles are #5 and are made of polypropylene.
Additionally, your first month is shipped in a recyclable box, and recurring orders are shipped in mailers made from 100% recycled content (the paper used to make our mailers is 100% garbage-repurposed newsprint and plant fibers). Any collateral included is also made of 100% recycled materials.
Additionally, your first month is shipped in a recyclable box, and recurring orders are shipped in mailers made from 100% recycled content (the paper used to make our mailers is 100% garbage-repurposed newsprint and plant fibers). Any collateral included is also made of 100% recycled materials.
Supporting bone, brain, and normal immune health is what's important for the long term. While many people feel a difference, some don’t, and that’s okay. It’s what’s happening inside that counts. Calcium-helper nutrients Vitamin D, Magnesium, Vitamin K2, and Zinc help support bone health, while a combination of Omega-3 DHA from microalgae and methylated B12 help support brain health. Additionally, Zinc and vitamins A & D help contribute to normal immune function.*
More questions? Find answers on our FAQs page.
Essential Reading
We're committed to evidence-based products and always question the status quo.
Meet Our In-House Scientists and Expert Council
We work with a lot of exceptional and thoughtful people—like the scientists, nutritionists, and medical doctors on our Scientific Advisory Board, who help guide our product innovation and clinical research.
Dr. Nima Alamdari, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer (Prev. Harvard Faculty)
Dr. Marie Caudill, PhD, RD
Professor, Cornell University (Nutritional Sciences)
Dr. Jason Rothbart, MD, FACOG
Physician, Cedars-Sinai (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD, CCN, CNS
Research and Technical Fellow
Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD
VP of Scientific Affairs at Ritual (Nutritional Sciences)
Dr. Robin Berzin, MD
Doctor & CEO, Parsley Health (Functional Medicine)
Dr. Jordan Shlain, MD
Physician & Founder, Private Medical (Primary Care)
Dr. Michelle Davenport
Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist
Dr. Blanche Ip, PhD
Assistant Professor, Brown University (Nutritional Biochemistry)
Dr. Dyan Hes, MD
Medical Director, Gramercy Pediatrics
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Lauren
Age 45 - 54
5 months on Essential for Teens (His)
Essential for Teen Boys
2021-04-12
It was really difficult finding a vitamin for my 14 year old that didn't make him feel nausea and also provide the vitamins & minerals I was looking for. I am also pleased with the B12 being methylcobalmin which is easier to absorb! My son i…
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