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Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day

Basic Nutrients 2/Day

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Grade A · capsule · 60 servings · $36.00
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Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026

MultivitaminsGeneral HealthHeart HealthImmune SupportEnergy

Overview: Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day

A daily multi with key nutrients that keep your body healthy and thriving* Basic Nutrients 2/Day is a comprehensive daily supplement formulated for individuals looking for nutritional support with fewer capsules.

Score Breakdown

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Evidence Qualityweight 40%
92/ 100
Dose Adequacyweight 35%
84/ 100
Form/Bioavailabilityweight 25%
87/ 100
Transparencyweight 0%
100/ 100
Safety/Redundancyweight 0%
100/ 100
Manufacturing Qualityweight 0%
96/ 100

Ingredients per Serving

IngredientAmount
BoronBoron Bisglycinate Chelate2 systematic reviews · 38 randomised trials2 mg
CalciumTRAACS Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate and Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate702 systematic reviews · 3290 randomised trials52 mg
ChromiumTRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate54 systematic reviews · 121 randomised trials400 mcg
CopperTRAACS Copper Bisglycinate Chelate66 systematic reviews · 294 randomised trials750 mcg
IodinePotassium Iodide101 systematic reviews · 210 randomised trials75 mcg
LuteinAztec Marigold extract43 systematic reviews · 203 randomised trials3 mg
Lycopene53 systematic reviews · 146 randomised trials3 mg
MagnesiumTRAACS Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate250 systematic reviews · 790 randomised trials20 mg
ManganeseTRAACS Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate15 systematic reviews · 39 randomised trials3 mg
MolybdenumTRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate4 systematic reviews · 11 randomised trials24 mcg
Vitamin AAcetate and Beta Carotene268 systematic reviews · 830 randomised trials1.05 mg
ThiaminThiamin HCl20 systematic reviews · 43 randomised trials50 mg
Vitamin B12Methylcobalamin141 systematic reviews · 337 randomised trials600 mcg
RiboflavinRiboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium9 systematic reviews · 14 randomised trials12 mg
NiacinNiacinamide22 systematic reviews · 99 randomised trials80 mg
Pantothenic AcidCalcium Pantothenate3 systematic reviews · 27 randomised trials45 mg
Vitamin B6Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate62 systematic reviews · 142 randomised trials20 mg
Biotin10 systematic reviews · 32 randomised trials500 mcg
Folate400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt249 systematic reviews · 697 randomised trials667 mcg
Vitamin CAscorbic Acid289 systematic reviews · 808 randomised trials250 mg
Vitamin DVitamin D31526 systematic reviews · 3105 randomised trials50 mcg
Vitamin Ed-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate328 systematic reviews · 1190 randomised trials16.5 mg
Vitamin K200 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 200 mcg as Vitamin K2 as MK-416 systematic reviews · 51 randomised trials400 mcg
SeleniumL-Selenomethionine243 systematic reviews · 573 randomised trials200 mcg
ZincTRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate469 systematic reviews · 1315 randomised trials15 mg

Certifications & Testing

Gluten FreeSoy FreeDairy FreeNatural FlavorsNatural ColorsMade in USANSF Certified SportThorne VerifiedGMP Certified

Other Ingredients

Calcium Laurate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule

Recommended Use

Take 2 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

Warnings

ALLERGY WARNINGS This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. PREGNANCY If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. INTERACTIONS As vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day's Formulate score?

Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day scores 88 out of 100 (grade A) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric, which weighs evidence quality, dose accuracy, bioavailability, transparency, safety, and manufacturing practices.

Is Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day worth it?

Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day scores 88/100 (grade A). That puts it in Formulate's top tier: its ingredient doses, forms, and label transparency hold up against the clinical evidence, and it carries credible third-party testing. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.

What's in Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day?

Each serving contains Boron (2 mg), Calcium (52 mg), Chromium (400 mcg), Copper (750 mcg), and more. Serving size: 2 Capsules. 60 servings per container.

How do I take basic nutrients 2/day?

Take 2 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

Who makes Basic Nutrients 2/Day?

Basic Nutrients 2/Day is made by Thorne. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for Thorne on its brand page.

Is Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day third-party tested?

Thorne lists the following certifications and testing for this product: Gluten Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free, Natural Flavors, Natural Colors, Made in USA, NSF Certified Sport, Thorne Verified, GMP Certified.

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