Basic Nutrients 2/Day

Basic Nutrients 2/Day

Thorne4.4 (11,068 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

57 out of 100

Basic Nutrients 2/Day may help fill gaps that affect everyday health, immune function and normal energy metabolism. Its clearest role is nutritional support when intake is inadequate.

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Nutrient Quality58

Several B vitamins and minerals use favorable forms, including riboflavin, vitamin B6, selenium and manganese. Other ingredients have incomplete form or quality information, so the positive choices do not establish an advantage for every nutrient.

Ingredient Transparency79

All amounts and most nutrient forms are disclosed, making the formula relatively easy to compare. Some component proportions are undisclosed or uncertain.

Value For Money32

The serving looks expensive for several nutrient contributions, including vitamin K, riboflavin, selenium and boron. Biotin offers more reasonable value, but incomplete comparisons prevent a firm judgment of the whole formula.

Customer Satisfaction84

Buyer ratings are positive across a large number of reviews. That supports a positive picture of satisfaction, while reviews do not establish health benefits.

Product Focus32

The formula covers many nutritional aims, with benefits most relevant when it fills dietary gaps. Its broad scope makes it less concentrated for someone seeking one specific outcome.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.20
Customer rating
4.4 · 11,068 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 600 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgMagnesium · 20 mgVitamin K · 400 mcgBoron · 2 mgSelenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 250 mg
Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
C Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 20 mgVitamin C · 250 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 1.05 mgVitamin D · 50 mcgSelenium · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 75 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgVitamin B5 · 45 mgMagnesium · 20 mgRiboflavin · 12 mgThiamin · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 600 mcg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 667 mcg DFEMagnesium · 20 mgVitamin B12 · 600 mcgVitamin K · 400 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Boron Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Folate Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 12 studies
Selenium Supportive 27 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Zinc Supportive 10 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 500 mcgNiacin · 80 mgVitamin B12 · 600 mcgRiboflavin · 12 mgThiamin · 50 mgVitamin B5 · 45 mgVitamin B6 · 20 mgVitamin D · 50 mcgZinc · 15 mgMagnesium · 20 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 5 studies
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Iodine Mixed 17 studies
Magnesium Supportive 61 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 28 studies
Thiamin Supportive 11 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 65 studies
Zinc Supportive 12 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 500 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 250 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A
1.05 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
250 mg
Vitamin D (Vitamin D3)
50 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)
16.5 mg
Vitamin K
400 mcg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
50 mg 83
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium)
12 mg 81
Niacin (Niacinamide)
80 mg 73
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
20 mg 80
Folate
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
600 mcg 80
Biotin
500 mcg 60
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
45 mg 66
Calcium (Albion Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate)
52 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
75 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)
20 mg
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)
15 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
200 mcg 92
Copper (Albion Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)
750 mcg
Manganese (Albion Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)
3 mg 85
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)
400 mcg 90
D-Gamma Tocopherol (Mixed Tocopherols)
24 mg
Boron (Albion Bororganic)
2 mg 84
Lutein (Aztec Marigold extract)
140 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
A+ Ingredient Form & Label QualityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC+ Value
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    José Ramón V; Mora Mora M; Marino Alarcón O; Hernández G; Josefina Linares L; Urdaneta Romero H; Arévalo González E · Investigacion clinica · 2013
    Case-control study45 participantsBone Health forBoron
  2. Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
    Nielsen FH; Hunt CD; Mullen LM; Hunt JR · FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 1987
    Single-arm trial12 participantsBone Health forBoron
  3. The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
    Volpe SL; Taper LJ; Meacham S · Magnesium research · 1994
    Narrative reviewBone Health forBoron
  4. Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
    Meacham SL; Taper LJ; Volpe SL · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial28 participantsBone Health forBoron
  5. Metabolic responses of postmenopausal women to supplemental dietary boron and aluminum during usual and low magnesium intake: boron, calcium, and magnesium absorption and retention and blood mineral concentrations
    C D Hunt, J L Herbel, F H Nielsen · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1997
    Non-randomized trial11 participantsBone Health forBoron
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    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
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    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
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    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
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    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
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    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
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    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
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    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
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    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
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  18. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
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    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  20. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
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