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Children's Basic Nutrients

by Thorne Research · capsule · 180 vegetarian capsules

  • Off the market since March 2018 (NIH)
  • UPC 6 93749 01007 4
  • DSLD label 65724
  • Serving 2 to 6 capsules; amounts per 6 capsules
  • 30 servings

Children's Basic Nutrients by Thorne Research lists 39 ingredients, 39 with an amount per serving of 6 capsules, such as 4,500 IU of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 120 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 22, 2016.

What is in Children's Basic Nutrients?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 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).

Children's Basic Nutrients: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 65724, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A4,500 IU90%Vitamin A in Children's Basic Nutrients against 5,772 products4,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.4,500 IU

Higher than 53% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Beta-Carotene3,750 IU
Vitamin A Palmitate750 IU
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid250 mg417%Vitamin C in Children's Basic Nutrients 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 D3Vitamin D (Form: as Vitamin D3)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Children's Basic Nutrients against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-TocopherylVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl)120 IU400%Vitamin E in Children's Basic Nutrients against 6,459 products120 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.120 IU

Higher than 79% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas Vitamin K1Vitamin K (Form: as Vitamin K1)30 mcg38%Vitamin K in Children's Basic Nutrients against 4,607 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg30 mcg

76% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamin HCl)12 mg800%Thiamin in Children's Basic Nutrients against 9,830 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg12 mg

Higher than 64% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate SodiumRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium)3.3 mg194%Riboflavin in Children's Basic Nutrients against 9,824 products3.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg3.3 mg

54% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacin49 mg245%Niacin in Children's Basic Nutrients against 12,413 products49 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg49 mg

Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Niacinamide40 mg
Niacin9 mg
Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)3 mg150%Vitamin B6 in Children's Basic Nutrients against 15,277 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg3 mg

64% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folate400 mcg100%Folate in Children's Basic Nutrients against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Calcium Folinate200 mcg
L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolateas Glucosamine Salt, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic AcidL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (Form: from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)200 mcg
Vitamin B12135 mcg2,250%Vitamin B12 in Children's Basic Nutrients against 14,425 products135 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg135 mcg

Higher than 72% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Adenosylcobalamin67.5 mcg
Methylcobalamin67.5 mcg
Biotin120 mcg40%Biotin in Children's Basic Nutrients against 9,447 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg120 mcg

59% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)124 mg1,240%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Children's Basic Nutrients against 10,060 products124 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg124 mg

Higher than 92% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calcium69 mg7%Calcium in Children's Basic Nutrients against 17,831 products69 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg69 mg

66% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Calcium Citrate34.5 mg
Calcium Malate34.5 mg
Ironas Iron PicolinateIron (Form: as Iron Picolinate)4.5 mg25%Iron in Children's Basic Nutrients against 6,910 products4.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg4.5 mg

53% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)67.5 mcg45%Iodine in Children's Basic Nutrients against 6,382 products67.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg67.5 mcg

78% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesium45 mg11%Magnesium in Children's Basic Nutrients against 14,003 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg45 mg

68% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Magnesium Citrate22.5 mg
Magnesium Malate22.5 mgMagnesium Malate in Children's Basic Nutrients against 57 products22.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 500 mg, the median 140 mg.22.5 mg

93% of 57 products listing magnesium malate give more (median 140 mg).

Zincas Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: as Zinc Picolinate)4.5 mg30%Zinc in Children's Basic Nutrients against 13,186 products4.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg4.5 mg

80% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethione)60 mcg86%Selenium in Children's Basic Nutrients against 7,658 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg60 mcg

Higher than 50% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper PicolinateCopper (Form: as Copper Picolinate)450 mcg23%Copper in Children's Basic Nutrients against 6,468 products0.45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.45 mg

80% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese PicolinateManganese (Form: as Manganese Picolinate)1.8 mg90%Manganese in Children's Basic Nutrients against 7,016 products1.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg1.8 mg

62% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateChromium (Form: as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)60 mcg50%Chromium in Children's Basic Nutrients against 7,825 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg60 mcg

61% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum PicolinateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Picolinate)30 mcg40%Molybdenum in Children's Basic Nutrients against 4,390 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg30 mcg

70% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Choline Citrate30 mg5%*Choline in Children's Basic Nutrients against 4,738 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg30 mg

53% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Boronas Boron PicolinateBoron (Form: as Boron Picolinate)900 mcgBoron in Children's Basic Nutrients against 3,339 products0.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.9 mg

61% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Luteinas Aztec Marigold extractLutein (Form: from Aztec Marigold extract PlantPart: flower Genus: Tagetes Species: erecta)36 mcgLutein in Children's Basic Nutrients against 2,493 products0.036 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.036 mg

98% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadium PicolinateVanadium (Form: as Vanadium Picolinate)30 mcgVanadium in Children's Basic Nutrients against 1,744 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg30 mcg

Higher than 56% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 65724 (entered October 22, 2016), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. 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:

  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 49 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 124 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 92% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 803 list more.
  • 93% of the 57 products that print an amount of magnesium malate list more than its 22.5 mg of magnesium malate (median 140 mg).
  • 98% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.036 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 Children's Basic Nutrients'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 For Children, Four and Older: Take 2-6 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Warnings
Tamper Evident: Use only if bottle is sealed.
Warning: 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 a poison control center immediately.
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 65724.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from Cellulose) Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Laurate, Silicon Dioxide.

How many labels does Children's Basic Nutrients have?

4 labels are on file under this name since February 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 65724 (current) Entered October 22, 2016 · off the market March 15, 2018 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 6 93749 01007 4
  2. Label 38776 Entered October 27, 2014 · off the market January 15, 2016 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 6 93749 01007 4
  3. Label 35377 Entered July 25, 2014 · off the market October 8, 2014 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 6 93749 01007 4
  4. Label 16034 Entered February 25, 2013 · off the market July 7, 2014 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 6 93749 01007 4

DSLD also links this label to: Children's Basic Nutrients (image difference, same product), Children's Basic Nutrients (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. (distributor), Dover, Idaho. All Thorne Research products.

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