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A high-quality multivitamin is the first supplement I recommend out of my Foundational Five. In the time it takes to swallow the capsules, you significantly increase your total nutrition intake for the day.
As important as they are, I’m often surprised by how few people understand the importance of taking multivitamins each day.
If you still don’t understand why you need a high-quality multivitamin, start here. If you know why but don’t know which multivitamin is best, this post is for you.
If you didn’t read my blog post on how to identify a high-quality multivitamin, here are a handful of criteria to consider. In the best multivitamins, you’ll find:
- The natural form of folate, not folic acid
- Methylcobalamin, not cyanocobalamin
- Mineral chelates (i.e. bisglycinate)
- Vitamin K2, not just K1
- Well-above the Daily Value (DV) for most vitamins
- Other health-promoting ingredients, such as herbs, adaptogens, amino acids, etc., at efficacious dosages
It’s not enough for the label to boast 100% of the Daily Value (DV) of essential vitamins and minerals. You need the forms your body absorbs.
Low-quality, low-priced multivitamins use forms of essential nutrients you can’t absorb. The label might look impressive, but if you can’t use the nutrients, you just create premium-priced urine.
Other than the gummy multivitamin I recommend for kids, each of the products that made this “best” list makes an excellent multivitamin for women. Men would benefit from all of them other than the gummy and the prenatal multivitamin.
These multivitamins are professional-quality supplements. As such:
- The packaging isn’t designed for retail with flashy graphics and half-naked models. These professional brands usually invest more in their medical teams and quality manufacturing than in marketing experts. I’d prefer to use the best product with mediocre packaging than use a product with the coolest packaging that does nothing for me.
- None of these supplements contains artificial flavors, color, or sweeteners.
- All are gluten-free but not necessarily vegan.
- If you take medication or are being treated for a medical condition, always check with your doctor before introducing a new supplement to your nutrition plan.
- Most of these supplements contain ingredients in addition to their vitamins and minerals. As each person is unique, if you have a subtle reaction to a multivitamin, it’s often one of the botanicals or additional ingredients. Consider a different product if that occurs for you.
You’ll find each of these multivitamins through my Wellevate dispensary. As always, my members and customers get 15% off all products from the more than 300 brands available through it.
Multi-Vitamin Elite by Thorne (Work & Athletic Performance)
Best for Peak Work and Athletic Performance
This is the multivitamin I’ve used for most of the past six years, which I recommend most often. I’m biased towards the Thorne Multi-Vitamin Elite AM PM as I helped develop this formula years ago when I worked with Thorne. I’m not an employee anymore, so I’m recommending this because I genuinely believe it’s an awesome multivitamin, not because I have any ties to Thorne.
Multi-Vitamin Elite comes in a morning dose and evening dose. When you eat, just take the AM dose with your first meal and the PM dose with your last meal. Each dose is three capsules.
It contains high levels of vitamins in the most bioavailable forms, including folate as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Vitamin K split between K1 and K2, and Vitamin A coming from both Beta Carotene and Palmitate, as well as an optimal dose of Zinc to support testosterone production and immune function.*
Most of the minerals are Albion’s Bisglycinate Chelates. Due to their extreme size, you’ll need to take extra magnesium and possibly calcium. It wouldn’t be possible to provide optimal doses of these minerals without adding 3-6 more capsules to the formula.
The following adds to this unique and potent formula:
- Meriva phytosome: relieves occasional joint and muscle soreness,* supports healthy inflammation levels,* and supports healthy blood sugar*
- Green tea phytosome: adds antioxidant horsepower,* promotes fat metabolism,* and promotes cellular energy production*
- Relora®: supports normal cortisol levels, especially while facing increased levels of stress,* helps curb late-night cravings,* and may support restful sleep*
In a research trial, athletes fell asleep faster and achieved better quality sleep after taking the PM formula.*
For athletes who need proof their products are free of banned substances, Thorne offers a version of this multivitamin with an NSF For Sport certification.
Though this sounds like a multivitamin for athletes, I frequently recommend it for men, and for women before menopause. It’s a special formula.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules of the A.M. formula in the morning and 3 capsules of the P.M. formula in the evening daily with a meal or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Supplement Facts – A.M. Formula
Serving Size: 3 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
| Three Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (450 mcg from Beta Carotene and 600 mcg as Palmitate) | 1.05 mg | 117% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 250 mg | 278% |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3 (2,000 IU) | 50 mcg | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 13.5 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin K (100 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 100 mcg as Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 200 mcg | 167% |
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) | 50 mg | 4,167% |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5′-Phosphate Sodium) | 12 mg | 923% |
| Niacin (as Nicinamide) | 60 mg | 375% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyrodoxal 5′-Phosphate) | 20 mg | 1,176% |
| Folate (600 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate† from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 1 mg DFE | 250% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 600 mcg | 25,000% |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1,667% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantotehnate) | 45 mg | 900% |
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 18 mg | 3% |
| Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 38 mg | 3% |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
| Magnesium (as TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 63 mg | 15% |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 10 mg | 91% |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 100 mcg | 182% |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 750 mcg | 83% |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 1.5 mg | 65% |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)†† | 200 mcg | 571% |
| Curcumin Phytosome††† (Curcuma longa extract (root) / Phospholipid complex from Sunflower) | 200 mg | ** |
| Green Tea Phytosome††† (Camellia sinensis extract (leaf) decaffeinated / Phospholipid complex from Sunflower) | 75 mg | ** |
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg | ** |
| Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Clycinate Complex)†††† | 1 mg | ** |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 300 mcg | ** |
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Calcium Laurate. 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® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate, Copper Bisglycinate Chelate, Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, and Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate. TRAACS is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. †††This product uses curcmin phytosome (Meriva®) and green tea phytosome (Greenselect®). Meriva and Greenselect are registered trademarks of Indena S.p.A. ††††This product uses Albion’s Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex. Bororganic is a trademark of Albion International, Inc. †††††This product uses Albion’s DimaCal® DiCalcium Malate. DimaCal is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. ††††††This product uses Albion’s DiMagnesium Malate. Albion is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. †††††††This product uses Relora® (a proprietary blend of a patented extract from Magnolia officinalis bark and a proprietary extract from Phellodendron amurense bark). Relora is a registered trademark of InterHealth N.I. Its use in this product is protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 6,582,735 and 6,814,987.
Supplement Facts – P.M. Formula
Serving Size: 3 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
| Three Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (90 mcg from Beta Carotene and 120 mcg as Palmitate) | 210 mcg | 23% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 150 mg | 167% |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3 (500 IU) | 12.5 mcg | 63% |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 13.5 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin K (100 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 100 mcg as Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 200 mcg | 167% |
| Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate† from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1,667% |
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 18 mg | 3% |
| Calcium (as DimaCal® DiCalcium Malate)††††† | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
| Magnesium (as Albion® DiMagnesium Malate)†††††† | 107 mg | 25% |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 20 mg | 182% |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 100 mcg | 182% |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 750 mcg | 83% |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 1.5 mg | 65% |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)†† | 200 mcg | 571% |
| Proprietary Blend††††††† Magnolia officinalis (bark) extract Phellodendron amurense (bark) extract | 200 mg | ** |
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg | ** |
| Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Clycinate Complex)†††† | 2 mg | ** |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 300 mcg | ** |
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose. Calcium Laurate. Silicon Dioxide.
†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® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate, Copper Bisglycinate Chelate, Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, and Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate. TRAACS is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. †††This product uses curcmin phytosome (Meriva®) and green tea phytosome (Greenselect®). Meriva and Greenselect are registered trademarks of Indena S.p.A. ††††This product uses Albion’s Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex. Bororganic is a trademark of Albion International, Inc. †††††This product uses Albion’s DimaCal® DiCalcium Malate. DimaCal is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. ††††††This product uses Albion’s DiMagnesium Malate. Albion is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. †††††††This product uses Relora® (a proprietary blend of a patented extract from Magnolia officinalis bark and a proprietary extract from Phellodendron amurense bark). Relora is a registered trademark of InterHealth N.I. Its use in this product is protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 6,582,735 and 6,814,987.
Interactions / Contraindications
Per manufacturer:
Because vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use of these agents should be avoided.
5-methyltetrahydrofolate supplementation is not recommended concurrently with methotrexate cancer therapy because they 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. Therefore, an individual taking methotrexate for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis can safely take a supplement containing folate.
Curcumin has been shown to reduce the therapeutic efficacy of cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) in animal studies. In vitro research reveals that curcumin decreases camptothecin-induced death of cultured breast cancer cells. Curcumin might also interfere with the absorption and efficacy of the chemotherapy drug irinotecan, used to treat colon cancer. The concurrent use of curcumin with these agents should be avoided.
NeuroVite Plus Multivitamin by brainMD (Brain Support)
Potent Brain-Supporting Formula with added antioxidants, and eye and heart health ingredients.*
Dr. Daniel Amen’s company, brainMD created a suite of brain-supporting supplements to complement his books and other education. These are potent cognitive health products.
If you’d like to take your brain health to another level, consider the whole cognitive kit called Brain & Body Power Max. It includes fish oil and a specific brain-support formula. You can also find the full kit in my Wellevate store.
In addition to high doses of bioavailable vitamins and minerals, it includes:
- phytonutrients to support brain cells*
- lutein and zeaxanthin for your eyes*
- hesperidin for circulation*
- resveratrol for your heart*
It even includes a small dose of digestive enzymes.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use: Take 4 twice daily with meals or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 capsules (8 per day)
Servings Per Container: 30
| Four Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) | 5000 IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 200 mg | 333% |
| Vitamin D (as D3 cholecalciferol) | 2000 IU | 500% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 30 IU | 100% |
| Vitamin K (as K2, menaquinone-7, MK-7) | 45 mcg | 56% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) | 50 mg | 3333% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 50 mg | 2941% |
| Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) | 50 mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl and pyridoxal-5-phosphate) | 25 mg | 1250% |
| Folate (as Quatrefolic® methylfolate, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) | 400 mcg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 500 mcg | 8333% |
| Biotin (as d-biotin) | 500 mcg | 167% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium panthothenate) | 50 mg | 500% |
| Calcium (as pantothenate, citrate) | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
| Magnesium (as glycinate and malate) | 50 mg | 13% |
| Zinc (as glycinate) | 20 mg | 133% |
| Selenium (as high-selenium yeast) | 200 mcg | 286% |
| Manganese (as glycinate) | 5 mg | 250% |
| Chromium (as picolinate) | 200 mcg | 167% |
| Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) | 50 mcg | 67% |
| Mixed tocopherols & tocotrienols (Vitamin E) | 30 mg | ** |
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 25 mg | ** |
| Boron (as glycinate) | 1.5 mg | ** |
| Silicon (as horsetail extract) | 3 mg | ** |
| Lutein, carotenoid | 3 mg | ** |
| Zeaxanthin, carotenoid | 600 mcg | ** |
| Hesperidin flavonoid complex | 20 mg | ** |
| Resveratrol (as trans-resveratrol) | 10 mg | ** |
| Pterostilbene (as trans-pterostilbene) | 20 mcg | ** |
| Organic Fruit and Vegetable Blend | 140 mg | ** |
| (wild blueberries, broccoli sprouts, tomato, spinach, acai, carrot, strawberry, alfalfa sprouts) | ||
| Proprietary Brain Boosting Blend | 575 mg | ** |
| (acetyl-l-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, phosphatidylserine / PS, coenzyme Q10 / CoQ10) | ||
| Digestive Enzyme Blend | 30 mg | ** |
| (lipase, amylase, lactase, cellulase, protease) |
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, spirulina extract (for color), and magnesium stearate.
Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. U.S. Patent No. 7,947,662.
Interactions / Contraindications
Per manufacturer:
Consult a health care professional before use if taking blood thinners. This product is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health conditions or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Basic Nutrients 2/Day by Thorne (Basic Nutrients)
Best basic vitamin and mineral supplement.*
Like all Thorne products, Basic Nutrients 2/Day uses the most bioavailable micronutrients.
This multivitamin contains optimal doses of almost everything you’ll need to build a solid base of nutrition, except for a couple of minerals like magnesium or calcium. To include efficacious amounts of those two minerals, you’d need to take three to six more capsules. That would defeat the purpose of this minimalistic multivitamin.
If you’re on a budget, looking to minimize the number of pills you take each day, or if you’d like to simplify your supplements for your family, Thorne’s Basic Nutrients 2/Day is the best basic multivitamin you’ll find.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules per day with meals or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
| Two Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Two Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
| Vitamin A (450 mcg from Beta Carotene and 600 mcg as Palmitate) | 1.05 mg | 117% |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | 278% |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2000 IU) | 50 mcg | 250% |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 16.5 mg | 110% |
| Vitamin K (200 mcg as Vitamin K2 and 200 mcg as K2 as MK-7) | 400 mcg | 333% |
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) | 50 mg | 4167% |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5′-Phosphate Sodium) | 12 mg | 923% |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 80 mg | 500% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5′-phosphate) | 20 mg | 1176% |
| Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methltetrahydrofolate† from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg | 167% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 600 mcg | 25,000% |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1667% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 45 mg | 900% |
| Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate††, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
| Magnesium (as TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 20 mg | 5% |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 15 mg | 136% |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 364% |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 750 mcg | 83% |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 3 mg | 130% |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 400 mcg | 1143% |
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg | ** |
| Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex)††† | 30 mg | ** |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower)(Tagetes erecta)) | 140 mcg | ** |
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate.
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® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate, Copper Bisglycinate Chelate, Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Bisglycinate 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.
Interactions / Contraindications
Per manufacturer:
Consult a health care professional before use if taking blood thinners. This product is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health conditions or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Kids Formula and Fiber by Smarty Pants (Children’s Multivitamin)
Best formula for kids who aren’t ready for capsules.*
You can present these gummy vitamins to your kids and grandkids one of two ways; as the healthiest gumdrops or as the best-tasting gummy vitamins on the planet.
Smarty Pants has a few different gummy vitamin options, but the fiber version has less sugar, and the fiber adds a source of prebiotics to feed the good bacteria in their guts.
It also includes a reasonable dose of omega-3s. The formula doesn’t contain vitamins and minerals at the levels you see in capsule-based formulas. Still, until they’re ready to swallow pills, this is an excellent multivitamin for kids to take.
As a chewable vitamin, you should also be glad to know it is free of synthetic colors, artificial flavors and preservatives, yeast, wheat, milk, eggs, soy, gluten, peanuts, tree nut allergens, fish allergens, shellfish, and salicylates.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use: For children 4 years of age and older, take two (2) gummies daily for the first week, four (4) gummies daily thereafter. May be taken with or without food. Chew each gummy thoroughly.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Gummies
Servings Per Container: 30
| Four Gummies Contain: | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | |
| Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Soluble Fiber Sugars Includes 0g Added Sugars | 7 g 4g 2g 2g | 2% 15% ** ** |
| Vitamin A (as 50% beta-carotene, retinyl palmitate USP) | 180 mcg | 20% |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid USP) | 45 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin D (D3 as cholecalciferol USP) (800 IU) | 20 mcg | 100% |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol from sunflower oil) | 6.6 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K (K-1 as phylloquinone) | 12 mcg | 10% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1 as Thiamine Mononitrate USP) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | .16 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5′-phosphate) | 1 mg | 59% |
| Folate (as L-methylfolate, calcium salt) (150 mcg L-methylfolate) | 250 mcg DFE | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 2.4 mcg | 100% |
| Biotin USP | 16 mcg | 53% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate USP) | 0.375 mg | 8% |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 12 mg | 2% |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide USP) | 90 mcg | 60% |
| Zinc (as Zinc Citrate USP) | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Fish Oil Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA | 340 mg 100 mg 100 mg | ** ** ** |
| Inositol FCC | 2 mg | ** |
| Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) | 8 mcg | ** |
| Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex)††† | 30 mg | ** |
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Inulin (Chicory Root Fiber), Gelatin, Pectin, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Colors Added (Organic Black Carrot Juice Concentrate, Organic Turmeric), Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Carnauba Wax, Lo Han Fruit Concentrate.
Omega 3 Fish Oil from Sustainable Fisheries, Small Fish Only.
VitaCholine® is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation.
Interactions / Contraindications
Per manufacturer:
Keep out of reach of children. Consult your health care provider before use if you have a medical condition, are on any medications, are planning a medical procedure, or are pregnant or nursing. Do not use if inner safety seal is broken. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Basic Prenatal by Thorne (Prenatal)
For women trying to conceive or who are pregnant or nursing.*
There’s never a more critical time to exercise caution with what you put in and on your body than when you’re pregnant. Pregnant women don’t just need to eat enough calories, protein, and healthy fats; they need to consume enough essential micronutrients to support a baby’s developing nervous system, skeletal system, organs, and so much more.
Unfortunately, most prenatal vitamins fall woefully short of essential micronutrients.
The experts at Thorne made sure you get enough well-absorbed:
- Folate to help prevent neural tube defects without the risk of excessive, poorly-absorbed folic acid*
- Iron to help avoid anemia*
- Methylcobalamin to support the developing brain and nervous system
Of course, it isn’t essential just to provide the micronutrients a baby needs. You need to get enough to support the mother as she provides the baby’s environment to grow.
With Thorne’s unwavering reputation for purity, you not only get the best prenatal multivitamin formula, but you can also feel confident the product won’t contain anything that could harm a developing human being.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care provider.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
| Three Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: 3 Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Three Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
| Vitamin A (450 mcg from Beta Carotene and 600 mcg as Palmitate) | 1.05 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid USP) | 150 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (1000 IU) | 25 mcg | 167% |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl) | 33.5 mg | 176% |
| Vitamin K (as Vitamin K1) | 100 mcg | 111% |
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) | 5 mg | 357% |
| Riboflavin (as Ribflavin 5′-Phosphate Sodium) | 5 mg | 313% |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 30 mg | 167% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5′-phosphate) | 12 mg | 600% |
| Folate (1 mg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate† from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 1.7 mg DFE | 283% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | 7142% |
| Biotin | 50 mcg | 143% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 18 mg | 257% |
| Calcium (90 mg as Calcium Citrate and 90 mg as Calcium Malate) | 180 mg | 14% |
| Iron (as Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 45 mg | 167% |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 52% |
| Magnesium (45 mg as Magnesium Citrate and 45 mg as Magnesium Malate) | 90 mg | 23% |
| Zinc (as Zinc TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)††† | 25 mg | 192% |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 50 mcg | 71% |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)††† | 2 mg | 154% |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)††† | 5 mg | 192% |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)††† | 100 mcg | 222% |
| Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex)††† | 1 mg | ** |
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Calcium Laurate.
Interactions / Contraindications
Per manufacturer:
Allergy Warning
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 professional before using this product.
Interactions
As vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use of these agents should be avoided.
5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) supplementation is not recommended concurrent 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.
Additional Warnings
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Vitamin C can cause diarrhea in some individuals in large doses, which can vary from person to person and resolves when the amount is reduced.
