Kids Teen Biotic — Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract, 1 fl oz (30 ml), 205 mg — Supports Acute Immune, Cold Relief & Respiratory Health*
LifeSource Vitamins Kids Teen Biotic blends a proprietary mix of echinacea, goldenseal, licorice root, wild indigo, and myrrh in a berry-flavored, alcohol-free formula to support acute immune function, aid cold-season comfort, and promote respiratory health in children and teens.* Crafted in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for identity, potency, and purity. Non-GMO and free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Supports pediatric immune defenses — In children, randomized trials of Echinacea purpurea report fewer respiratory infections and reduced antibiotic use vs. control.
NIH/PubMed — Ogal, 2021
✓ May shorten cold duration & lessen symptoms (adults & kids) — Adult RCTs and systematic reviews show mixed but overall modest benefit depending on species/plant part/formulation; some trials found no effect, others report small reductions in duration/symptoms.
NIH/PubMed — Barrett, 2010
✓ Cold-season comfort support (pediatric dose-comparison) — A pediatric randomized trial reported shorter episode duration and good tolerability during acute colds.
NIH/PMC — Weishaupt, 2020
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Adult combo trial (Echinacea + Baptisia + Thuja) — In adults with common cold, a dose-response RCT reported faster improvement vs. placebo (combination formula; adult data).
NIH/PubMed — Naser, 2005
✓ Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — Adult clinical studies and reviews suggest anti-inflammatory/soothing properties relevant to airways; small trials in cough and URTI contexts are exploratory.
NIH/PubMed — licorice pastille, chronic cough
✓ Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) — Contains berberine; human RCT data are limited, but mechanistic/overview evidence notes antimicrobial/antiviral actions relevant to upper-airway balance.
NIH/PubMed — berberine antiviral overview
✓ Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) — Traditional throat/airway use; modern reviews describe antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities (human clinical data limited).
NIH/PMC — Review 2022
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Supports pediatric immune defenses — Echinacea purpurea in children shows fewer respiratory infections (university-led randomized trials).
NIH/PubMed — Ogal, 2021
✓ May shorten cold duration & lessen symptoms — Mixed but modest benefits in adult RCTs and reviews (academic systematic analyses).
NIH/PubMed — Barrett, 2010
✓ Cold-season comfort support (pediatric) — Shorter episode duration and tolerability in pediatric trial (academic research).
NIH/PMC — Weishaupt, 2020
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Supports acute immune & respiratory health — Echinacea, goldenseal, licorice, and myrrh contribute to immune modulation and airway comfort in traditional and emerging reviews.
Review Evidence
✓ May shorten cold duration & lessen symptoms — Modest benefits in systematic reviews for echinacea preparations.
NIH/PMC — Cochrane Review, 2014
✓ Traditionally used for cold-season comfort — Herbal combinations like echinacea and goldenseal supported in traditional and modern overviews.
Traditional & Review Evidence
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- Echinacea (E. purpurea) — Human trials in kids and adults show mixed but sometimes modest benefits on cold incidence/duration/symptoms depending on preparation. (NIH/PubMed — Ogal, 2021)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) — Source of berberine; mechanistic support for microbial balance (human RCTs limited). (NIH/PubMed — overview)
- Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — Adult clinical and review data suggest anti-inflammatory/soothing properties relevant to respiratory comfort. (NIH/PubMed — adult RCT)
- Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) — Appears in adult combination trials for URTI with Echinacea/Thuja. (NIH/PubMed — Naser, 2005)
- Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) — Traditional airway/throat comfort; contemporary reviews describe antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. (NIH/PMC — Review 2022)
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Supports acute immune function in kids & teens*
- Helps with cold-season comfort*
- Promotes healthy respiratory function*
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3rd-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Suggested Use
10–30 lbs: 5–10 drops; 31–60 lbs: 10–20 drops; 61–100 lbs: 20–30 drops; over 100 lbs: 30 drops, 2–3 times per day or as needed in juice or water. Consult a physician if symptoms persist. Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing. Keep out of reach of children.*
Product Specifications
- Serving Size — 30 drops (1 ml)
- Servings Per Container — 30
- Amount Per Serving — 205 mg Herb Weight Equivalence*
- Form — Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract
- Volume — 1 fl oz (30 ml)
- Free From — Alcohol, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives; Non-GMO*
- Herb Strength Ratio — 1:4.9
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Kids Teen Biotic — 1 fl oz, 205 mg alcohol-free extract supports acute immune, cold-season comfort & respiratory health. Non-GMO, 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
