A supplement made for children is dosed differently than an adult one because children are not small adults. Their nutrient needs follow age-based guidance, and the best-studied ingredient for a grown-up is not always the best-studied choice for a child. A thoughtful kids formula reflects both of those facts in its ingredient list and its doses.
The difference is not simply a smaller pill. Sometimes the ingredient itself changes. Stasis Kids Daytime started from the adult Stasis Day formula, then went through every ingredient against pediatric research. Where the science in children was stronger for a different option, the formula switched.
| Ingredient | Why the kids formula differs |
|---|---|
| Ashwagandha | Uses KSM-66® Ashwagandha, chosen for its stronger clinical backing in children, rather than the extract used in the adult formula |
| Saffron | Uses SAFFR'ACTIV® at 30 mg, the exact branded extract and dose studied in children and adolescents |
| Vitamins and minerals | Dosed to age-appropriate % Daily Values using NIH and FDA guidance, not adult amounts |
Vitamins and minerals have recommended daily amounts that shift with age, and staying inside those ranges is part of what makes a formula safe for kids. Vitamin B12, for instance, has recommended daily amounts that rise across childhood, from 1.2 mcg in the youngest range to 2.4 mcg for teens. Selenium climbs the same way, from 30 mcg to 55 mcg. Stasis Kids Daytime was dosed against that kind of guidance so it provides meaningful support without exceeding safe, evidence-based levels. It also adjusts by age at the serving level: children 6 to 9 take one gummy, and children 10 and older take two.
The formulation followed a clear order. Every ingredient was screened for pediatric research support, and anything without evidence in children was replaced with a better-studied alternative. Active ingredients were dosed from clinical research in children or well-established safety data. The goal throughout was evidence in kids, not evidence in adults borrowed and hoped to translate.
Can I just give my child a smaller amount of my adult supplement? That is not a safe assumption. Adult formulas can use ingredients or amounts that were never studied in children, so a purpose-built kids formula is the better route. Talk to your pediatrician about anything your child takes.
Why does the serving change with my child's age? Nutrient needs differ across childhood, so Stasis Kids Daytime uses one gummy for ages 6 to 9 and two for ages 10 and up to match age-appropriate amounts.
Are the vitamin levels safe for kids? They were chosen against NIH and FDA guidance and % Daily Values for children, with the aim of meaningful support inside safe ranges. Your pediatrician can confirm what is right for your child.
Is the ingredient list the same as the adult version? No. It shares the same science-first approach, but several ingredients and doses were changed specifically for children.
About Stasis Kids: Stasis Kids is a stimulant support system for children ages 6 to 17, with every ingredient clinically studied in kids and dosed to match the research. Available in Daytime and Nighttime, in gummies and capsules. It rounds out a child's stimulant, it doesn't replace it. Balance for growing minds. takestasis.com
Results are from open-label consumer surveys of Stasis customers. Individual results may vary.
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. Stasis is not a substitute for prescription medication and does not alter the effect of any stimulant medication. Please consult your physician before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication. Stasis is for adults 18 and older, and Stasis Kids should only be given to a child under a pediatrician's guidance.
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