SpectrumNeeds® has a “shelf life” or expiration date of 2 years and is located on the bottom of each container.  However, once opened by breaking the vacuum seal lid, SpectrumNeeds® is designed to stay fresh for up to 90 days after opening and using the product.

Once opened, store SpectrumNeeds® in a cool dry place and keep SpectrumNeeds® away from warm, humid environments to help ensure effectiveness for longer periods after opening.  Crystalline substances, including vitamin C, B vitamins, and other dietary supplements, are prone to a process called deliquescence, in which humidity causes a water-soluble solid to dissolve, which may result in clumping.  Although safe, high humidity and extended periods of heat could be degrading the dietary supplement (SpectrumNeeds®) after opening the sealed container.  

This product has a natural lemon flavor that many children love, but here are some tips:

• Mix with orange juice, another fruit juice, a smoothie, or any favorite beverage.
• Mix in food, such as oatmeal, mashed potatoes, pudding, even chocolate (real chocolate is a good antioxidant…)
• Try reducing or increasing the volume of fluid to mix with.

Yes, as long as that tube goes to the stomach. Most of the ingredients are absorbed in the small intestine, and may not be adequately absorbed with jejunal (intestinal) feedings. The volume of fluid added can be reduced for tube feedings, or SpectrumNeeds® can be mixed in with formula.

Increases Nutritional Support
SpectrumNeeds® takes into consideration the scientific research and clinical experience illustrating that people with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders function better when certain nutrients are supplemented at high doses; This is WHY our product includes high doses of: carnitine, coenzyme Q10, magnesium, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3

Promotes Mitochondrial Metabolism
SpectrumNeeds® takes into consideration the scientific research that reveals about one-half of individuals on the autism spectrum have mitochondrial deficiencies; This is WHY SpectrumNeeds® was devised with a blend of the nutrients that can assist in mitochondrial function (energy metabolism): acetyl L-carnitine, alpha ketoglutarate, alpha lipoic acid, L-carnitine, citrate, coenzyme Q10, L-creatine, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacinamide), B5 (pantothenate), B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal-5-phosphate), B7 (biotin), B12 (methylcobalamin), C, D3, and E

Corrects Dietary Deficiencies
SpectrumNeeds® takes into consideration that children on the autism spectrum often have diets that are deficient in many nutrients shown by low levels in blood or hair; This is WHY our product contains the following nutrients: biotin, choline, chromium, folate, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, pantothenate, pyridoxine, selenium, thiamine, zinc, and vitamins B12, C, D3, and E.

Activated Form
SpectrumNeeds® takes into consideration that a standard multivitamin supplement may not always be absorbed and utilized, This is WHY SpectrumNeeds® offers the active form of the vitamin in a bioavailable product: activated vitamin B6 as pyridoxal 5-phosphate, activated folate (B9) as 6S-5-L-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine and calcium folinate, and activated vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin.

Expert Formulation
SpectrumNeeds® takes into consideration that not everyone is the same; This is WHY the dosage of SpectrumNeeds® is tailored to the nutritional management of neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as to a person’s weight.

High Quality
SpectrumNeeds® takes into consideration that the quality of vitamins and supplements is important; This is WHY SpectrumNeeds® is manufactured in the United States at a highly regulated current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility.