Product Description
Essential Multivitamin/Multimineral
Comprehensive Foundational Support – Highly Bioavailable Forms
Foundational Nutrition – in 2 capsules per day
Complete two-capsule per day essential multivitamin/multimineral formula.
The keystone of every nutritional product line is a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. A multi-vitamin/mineral product is the starting point for every individual’s supplementation needs.
Because of the state of the current food supply and because very few individuals eat the recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, many nutrition experts agree that a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement should be taken daily.
Even the Journal of the American Medical Association – not usually known as a supporter of nutritional supplements – suggests that everyone should take a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement (JAMA 2002;287:3127-3129).
A good multi-vitamin/mineral nutritional supplement could be considered “dietary insurance” to be certain all of the essential nutrients are being consumed on a daily basis. Even greater health benefits can be realized when a healthy diet is being eaten in addition to taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement.
A joint statement issued by the American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Dietitians of Canada is particularly noteworthy for individuals involved in athletic activities:
“Supplements may be required by athletes who restrict energy intakes, use severe weight loss practices, eliminate one or more food groups from their diet, or consume high-carbohydrate diets with low micronutrient density.”
Key nutritional features of Basic Nutrients 2/Day:
- Provides 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per two-capsule serving
- Provides both vitamin K1 (supports clotting) and vitamin K2 (supports arterial and bone health)
- Provides the active form of folic acid – L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5MTHF) – usable form for all genomes
- Provides the bio-active, readily usable forms of vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B6, and B12
- Includes vitamin E as d-Alpha Tocopherol and mixed Tocopherols – the way vitamin E occurs in nature
- Features amino acid-chelated minerals for optimal absorption
- Lutein for macular and retinal health
Basic Nutrients 2/Day does not contain iron, and only minimal amounts of calcium (3% DV) and magnesium (5% DV). Depending on your diet and nutritional needs, you may want to supplement these nutrients separately.
Manufactured for Thorne Research.
Basic Nutrients 2/Day – Ingredients
Two Capsules Contain:
Vitamin A (450 mcg from Beta Carotene and 600 mcg as Palmitate) 1.05 mg
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg
Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2,000 IU) 50 mcg
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) 16.5 mg
Vitamin K (200 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 200 mcg as Vitamin K2 as MK-4) 400 mcg
Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) 50 mg
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5′-Phosphate Sodium) 12 mg
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 80 mg
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate) 20 mg
Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate* from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) 680 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 600 mcg
Biotin 500 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 45 mg
Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate)** 30 mg
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg
Magnesium (as TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)** 20 mg
Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)** 15 mg
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg
Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)** 750 mcg
Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)** 3 mg
Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)** 400 mcg
Molybdenum (as TRAACS® Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)** 100 mcg
d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) 24 mg
Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex)*** 2 mg
Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) 140 mcg
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Laurate, Silicon Dioxide.
Gamma tocopherol does not have a recognized IU equivalent.
*This product uses Gnosis S.p.A.’s L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt (Quatrefolic®). Quatrefolic is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A.
**This product uses Albion’s TRAACS® CalciumBisglycinate Chelate, Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate, Copper Bisglycinate Chelate, Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate, and Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate. TRAACS is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc.
***This product uses Albion’s Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex. Bororganic is a trademark of Albion International, Inc.
Basic Nutrients 2/Day – Suggested Use
Take 2 capsules daily, one in the morning, one in the evening, or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Notes:
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this or any other product.
5-methyltetrahydrofolate supplementation (contained in this product) is not recommended concurrently with methotrexate cancer therapy, as it can interfere with methotrexate’s anti-neoplastic activity.
However, this folate source has not been shown to interfere with the anti-inflammatory activity of methotrexate. An individual taking methotrexate for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis can safely take a supplement containing folate.
Manufactured for Thorne Research, Inc.
