PlainVitamins

Basic Nutrients 2/Day

by Thorne · capsule · 60 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  • DSLD label 328819
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 30 servings

Basic Nutrients 2/Day by Thorne lists 29 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 1.05 mg of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D and 16.5 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 24, 2025.

What is in Basic Nutrients 2/Day?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Basic Nutrients 2/Day: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 328819, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A1.05 mg117%
Beta-Carotene450 mcg
Vitamin A Palmitate600 mcg
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid250 mg278%Vitamin C in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 18,583 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg250 mg

Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Vitamin D32,000 IU50 mcg (2,000 IU)250%Vitamin D in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 14,175 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate16.5 mg110%
Vitamin K400 mcg333%Vitamin K in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 4,607 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg400 mcg

Higher than 95% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg).

Vitamin K1200 mcg
Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-4200 mcg
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride50 mg4,167%Thiamin in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 9,830 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg50 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium12 mg923%Riboflavin in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 9,824 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg12 mg

Higher than 67% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide80 mg500%Niacin in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 12,413 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg80 mg

Higher than 87% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.3 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate20 mg1,176%Vitamin B6 in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 15,277 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg20 mg

Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate667 mcg DFE167%
Quatrefolicas L-5-MethyltetrahydrofolateGnosis S.p.A400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin600 mcg25,000%Vitamin B12 in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 14,425 products600 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg600 mcg

Higher than 88% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin500 mcg1,667%Biotin in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 9,447 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg500 mcg

Higher than 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate45 mg900%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 10,060 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg45 mg

Higher than 71% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium PantothenateAlbion's TRAACS52 mg4%Calcium in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 17,831 products52 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg52 mg

71% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide75 mcg50%Iodine in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 6,382 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg75 mcg

68% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Bisglycinate ChelateAlbion's TRAACS20 mg5%Magnesium in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 14,003 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg20 mg

83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateAlbion's TRAACS15 mg136%Zinc in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine200 mcg364%Selenium in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Bisglycinate ChelateAlbion's TRAACS750 mcg83%Copper in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 6,468 products0.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.75 mg

64% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateAlbion's TRAACS3 mg130%Manganese in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 7,016 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg3 mg

Higher than 71% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateAlbion's TRAACS400 mcg1,143%Chromium in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 7,825 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg400 mcg

Higher than 93% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

D-Gamma-Tocopherolas Mixed Tocopherols24 mg
Bororganicas BoronAlbion's TRAACS, Complex2 mgBoron in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 3,339 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg2 mg

Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Luteinas Aztec Marigold Flower Extract140 mcgLutein in Basic Nutrients 2/Day against 2,493 products0.14 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.14 mg

94% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 328819 (entered April 24, 2025), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • Its 400 mcg of vitamin K is higher than 95% of the 4,607 vitamin K products that print an amount; 221 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 80 mg of niacin, 2.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 400 mcg of chromium is higher than 93% of the 7,825 chromium products that print an amount; 391 list more.
  • 94% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.14 mg of lutein (median 3 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Basic Nutrients 2/Day's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Warnings
Tamper evident: Use only if bottle is sealed.
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten free
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 328819.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Manufactured in the USA using US & imported ingredients NSF Contents Certified. Listed with: NSF certified (contents or GMP) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).

How many labels does Basic Nutrients 2/Day have?

13 labels are on file under this name since January 7, 2019: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 328819 (current) Entered April 24, 2025 · on the market · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  2. Label 323077 Entered February 23, 2025 · off the market October 22, 2024 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  3. Label 323076 Entered February 23, 2025 · on the market · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00287 1
  4. Label 291772 Entered July 18, 2023 · off the market October 4, 2024 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  5. Label 291771 Entered June 22, 2023 · off the market October 8, 2024 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00287 1
  6. Label 260356 Entered October 22, 2021 · off the market February 21, 2023 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  7. Label 260346 Entered October 22, 2021 · off the market February 21, 2023 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00287 1
  8. Label 242355 Entered January 22, 2021 · off the market October 4, 2021 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  9. Label 233508 Entered October 23, 2020 · off the market October 4, 2021 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00287 1
  10. Label 232846 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market December 16, 2020 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  11. Label 201578 Entered April 25, 2019 · off the market May 18, 2020 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00684 8
  12. Label 201563 Entered April 25, 2019 · off the market July 17, 2020 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00287 1
  13. Label 182801 Entered January 7, 2019 · off the market June 20, 2018 · 60 capsules · UPC 6 93749 00287 1

DSLD also links this label to: Basic Nutrients 2/Day (image difference, same product), Basic Nutrients 2/Day (image difference, same product), Basic Nutrients 2/Day (image difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Thorne Research, Inc. (manufacturer). All Thorne products.

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