SpectrumNeeds® by NeuroNeeds – Comprehensive Nutritional Support with 33 Active Ingredients for Overall Well-Being Lemon Flavor

I am taking this, as this has exceptionally clean, natural and high-quality ingredients and targets brain and overall health, which is what I want. But I didn't read through and research this thoroughly until after I started taking it (I know, I did it backwards). Although this can probably benefit just about all kids and adults, this was designed specifically to benefit kids and teens with autism. If you are a parent of a child with autism, I especially encourage you to read this, and the full product description, and look up the clinical study on Google - more on that below. As a side note: although the study was with children and teens with autism, it makes sense to me based on how this works that adults and children with and without autism would experience many benefits from this too.As a side note for all: I've only been taking it for just over a week and will say that it is a balanced multivitamin with great things like L-carnitine, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, etc. that are missing from many multi-vitamins, that I usually have to take separately, so the convenience is great. It is easy to take, well-tolerated, and tastes great. I ordered the lemon flavor, but it is not overly lemony, it actually is orange in color and has a slight orange taste to it, it kind of reminds me of Tang. It tastes sweet (sweetened by natural monk fruit) with a slight tartness (citric acid). It disintegrates easily in just water, and I think it tastes really good just with water. But if you have kids who still might not like the flavor, I would add this to orange juice, I think the taste will blend right in. I personally would find that too sweet and would water down the orange juice, but whatever works! It is exceptionally clean for those who have allergies or might have food sensitivities - it's free from any nuts, milk, gluten, or shellfish. I throw it in my morning smoothie, and it has been a great addition, it makes taking your vitamins so easy.It's impressive that it contains 33 active ingredients - and no allergens, and nothing harmful/synthetic (so many supplements have things that can cause problems) - designed to:* Enhance Methylation* Provide antioxidant support* Remove metabolites* Promote mitochondrial metabolism* Facilitate selected neurotransmissionWe have all probably heard about the importance of antioxidants for years. And I'm not a doctor, but I do know a little bit about why improving mitochondrial health is so important for everyone. Just learning about methylation. But it's especially exciting that they have clinically shown that improving these specific things nutritionally has been shown clinically to benefit kids and teens with autism.ASD benefits: supported by clinical study conducted with kids and teens with autism:- This is pulled from the product description, but I think the very impressive medical credentials of the physician who designed this are important and lead me to think that this is a highly trustworthy and effective supplement: "SpectrumNeeds was designed by Dr. Boles, a Medical Geneticist with expertise in mitochondrial and other metabolic disorders. He completed medical school at UCLA, followed by a pediatric residency at Harbor-UCLA and a genetics fellowship at Yale. He is board-certified in Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics, and Clinical Biochemical Genetics."- Towards the bottom of the product description you'll see where it talks about the clinical study done with SpectrumNeeds. If you google the study: “A Mitochondrial Supplement Improves Function and Mitochondrial Activity,” published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by Dr. Richard Frye et al. - it will lead to the PubMed summaries (found links to a short and long version) of the clinical study that was done with autistic kids and teens using this product specifically. I don't have a child with autism, but the significant social interaction improvements really stood out to me, so I wanted to highlight this for those who have loved ones with autism.It's recommended that one serving be taken twice a day and the package has clear dosage directions by weight.For example, at the smallest end, a child who weighs 22-33 lbs (10-15 kg) should take "1 heaping scoop (2.2 grams)" is a suggested 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of liquid, twice a day.The high end is 132 lbs and over (60+ kg) - 3 heaping scoops (6.6 grams) in 6 ounces of liquid, twice daily.So no guesswork, which is good. And the study used the recommended amounts per the child's weight.Taken 2x a day:For kids up to 33 lbs, this is a 2-month supply.For kids 44-88 lbs, this is a 1-month supply.For adults and kids 132+ lbs, this is about a 23-day supply.Even though I received this product at no charge, I always give honest reviews. And I try to take a lot of extra time on reviews of products that I think can really benefit people and improve the quality of their lives in some way. This is definitely one of those times. The value of this supplement in my opinion is probably highest for people/children with autism and their families, especially if it can provide similar health/quality of life improvements that were noted in the study. "Nutritional support to optimize brain function" is the tagline on the container and that to me is the main point of this. Having said that, these ingredients are important for physical health as well for everyone. And really, the two are very related.Is this cheap, especially at the adult dosages? No. But is something cheap that doesn't work a good value? Definitely not. And this does replace a multivitamin and add a lot of high-quality ingredients - at the right amounts - not found in other multivitamins. And sourcing all of that from clean allergen-free high-quality sources must be expensive. For parents of kids with autism, if this actually can help their kids and improve their quality of life, I think this would be priceless. I think if they can at all afford it, at least trying this for a month or two would be a no-brainer. This having been designed by a highly credentialed and certified specialist physician and having a quality clinical study to back it up would make me more confident that it will provide benefits to those taking it. Even for people without autism who want similar improvements. It is my hope that as more people buy this, the company will be able to scale their sourcing and production, and the cost will go down to help those who can't afford it and make this more widely available.A suggestion for Dr. Boles - maybe a simple explainer video to help people more easily understand the clinical study, why this works, and the potential benefits to them.Highly recommend!All the best to you and your families!

I am a 47-year-old woman with autism so the supplement intrigued me. I'm a big fan of nutritional support in part because without it I don't function quite right and dietary needs are really important for people on the spectrum especially as we struggle to eat properly. Without the supplementation to support a healthy mind and body function, the dysfunction can cause a snowball effect in our overall well-being inevitably contributing to sensory overload and burnout.This is a powder supplementation which requires two small scoops per 8 oz glass of water. The overall vitamin supplements are similar to what you might get in a multivitamin but without the swallowing, which is actually pretty awesome. Swallowing pills can be pretty difficult for some people on the spectrum. I personally hate it. The powder mixes pretty well though can settle at times. Thank God the flavor is non-specific. It's not overwhelming, it's not chalky or super sweet or super defined. It doesn't taste bad but is not very flavor specific, almost neutral palette wise which is awesome. I ended up with the berry flavor. I really like the fact that it doesn't taste like a nutritional drink, is it highly fruity, doesn't taste or smell like vitamins. Overall, it's really not offensive at all. It does seem like it should be a little bit more flavorful, but the neutral palette makes this easier across the board for autistic people allowing it to be potentially doctored flavor wise to your needs. You could mix it in your favorite smoothie or add a water flavoring like I do to the mix. I actually add in my water flavoring, liquid iron supplement, and vitamin c powder mix into this and it works real well.I've been taking it for a couple weeks now and I actually have to say I feel seemingly more positive and light feeling, less overwhelmed. I've actually had a pretty stable mood as well which I've been struggling with as of recently so this is a nice change. I can't necessarily say it's the supplement but the change has been in the past week and I haven't felt this light-minded in quite a while.Based on my overall experience, I'd have to say this is a pretty good supplement which may work decently well, especially for children with autism. My biggest issue with this product is the price. Maybe the present price of $99 is a reflection of the ingredients, but I feel like it's based more on marketing towards a disability group. I feel like it's rather taking advantage of a need, especially for parents looking for something to help their kids . I think the product has potential for those of us on the spectrum, but the cost may make it unaffordable for many. That is unfortunate and sad. I actually would consider buying this product if I could afford it. I can't. A $30 Price tag might be more reasonable.

I started using SpectrumNeeds® as part of a broader focus on improving my energy, focus, and general well-being—and I’ve been really impressed. The formula is packed with a ton of essential nutrients (33 active ingredients!) and feels like a great all-in-one daily support.One of the things I really like is that it doesn’t upset my stomach like some other supplements I’ve tried, and it actually tastes pretty decent for something so comprehensive—lemon flavor is refreshing and easy to mix into water or juice.I mainly take it for the nervous system and energy metabolism support, but I also appreciate the antioxidant and methylation benefits. Bonus points for being allergen-free and clean. I’ve noticed subtle improvements in focus and overall energy during the day, so I’ll definitely keep using it as part of my morning routine.