Yes, My Spectrum Heroes Nutritional Supplements are formulated to be free from gluten, casein, soy, GMO’s, added sugar, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives. In other words, just the good stuff!

Do to the fact that many children on the spectrum have sensory issues and/or trouble swallowing, we designed My Spectrum Heroes™ Multivitamin Mineral Plus to be in a powder form so it can be easily mixed in water or your child’s favorite drink. It can even be added to a soft serve food like yogurt, pudding, or purees

We formulated My Spectrum Heroes™ Multivitamin Mineral Plus without added flavoring since many children have sensitivities to those additives. Due to the nature of ingredients, it may have a slight “vitamin” taste, but the mild taste is easily masked by juice or diluted in water. You can even mix it in a smoothie, yogurt, or similar food as well. Keep in mind that it will turn the liquid orange due to the B vitamin Riboflavin.

Since every child has his/her own unique biochemistry, this can be a difficult question to answer. Depending on if and what deficiencies your child may have, repleting them can have so many positive results from immediately to over several weeks of consistent intake. It all really depends on each individual. Our goal was to design supplements to help fill the nutritional gaps that many children on the spectrum are experiencing.

Our serving size is based on weight and measures as follows

• 30-60lb take 1/4 teaspoon 2 times per day with food

• 61-90lb take 1/2 teaspoon 2 times per day with food

• 91-120lb take 3/4 teaspoon 2 times per day with food

• 121lb or more take 1 teaspoon 2 times per day with food

Some of our kiddos have sensitive tummies and taking supplements with meals helps prevent upset stomach. It is not mandatory to take with food, just suggested. If your child does not experience an upset stomach then it is just fine for them to take without food.

My Spectrum Heroes Nutritional Supplements were formulated based on scientific research and clinical trials that show common nutrient deficiencies in children with ASD. We designed our supplement to ensure that your child is getting adequate amounts of nutrients to help promote optimal health and development. However, our supplement is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure disease. If you have any concerns, please consult your physician.

It is common for urine to be a brighter yellow color when taking My Spectrum Heroes Multivitamin Mineral Plus due to the B vitamins. In particular, vitamin B2- Riboflavin, (the “flavin” portion comes from the Latin word “flavus” meaning “yellow”.) If it is extremely bright, this could indicate your child is not drinking enough water. Drinking plenty of water can dilute this bright color if it is bothersome.

Here are a few suggestions based on parent reports:

• Reducing the dosage to the smallest recommended dose and give more times throughout the day. (less product in the water or juice has less of a taste and gives the tastebuds time to adapt)
• Use fillable vegetarian capsules and add the powder to them and have your child swallow the pill form.
• Use a child's medicine dropper or syringe and squirt in the back of the mouth like you would when giving a baby medicine
• Use a thermos or other drink container that does not allow the color of the liquid to be seen.
• Make into a popsicle by adding the supplement to water or juice and freezing in a popsicle mold.
• Hide in a fruit puree or soft serve food.
• Hiding in Orange Juice is the most popular reported mask of taste and color