THORNE - Basic Nutrients 2/Day - Comprehensive Daily Multi-Vitamin with Optimal Bioavailability - Vitamin & Mineral Formula - Third-Party Certified - Gluten, Dairy & Soy-Free - 60 Capsules Review
Our verdict
A comprehensive, third-party certified daily multivitamin that includes iron among a broad set of nutrients, better suited to people who want full daily coverage rather than a standalone iron pill.
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People who want a third-party tested, comprehensive multivitamin and mineral formula that also covers iron
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You specifically want a standalone iron supplement or prefer a once-daily rather than twice-daily dose
- Form Capsule
- Count 60 Count
- Flavor Unflavored
- Type Multivitamin
- Diet Gluten Free
- Benefits Supports Multivitamins*
- Priced 109% above the category median ($17.19 across 59 tracked models)
Pros
- Third-party certified formula
- Broad daily nutrient coverage including iron
- Gluten, dairy and soy-free
- Very high recent purchase volume
Cons
- Two-capsule daily dose instead of a simpler once-daily routine
- 4.3 average rating is lower than several other iron products in this lineup
- Higher price than single-ingredient iron supplements
- Not a fit if you already take a separate multivitamin
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 7,300 owner ratings
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Popularity4.0/5
7,300 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
THORNE Basic Nutrients 2/Day is a capsule-form multivitamin and mineral formula built around what the brand calls optimal bioavailability, meaning the nutrients are chosen and formed in ways intended to be well absorbed. Iron is one part of the broader nutrient lineup rather than the focus of the product.
The formula is gluten, dairy and soy-free, and the brand states it is third-party certified, which is a detail some shoppers look for when comparing supplement brands. As the name suggests, the labeled dose is two capsules a day rather than one, which is worth noting if you prefer simpler once-daily routines.
With around 7,300 ratings averaging 4.3 stars and a very high 40,000 units bought in the past month, it is a high-volume seller, though its average rating trails some of the narrower iron-only products on this list.
Specifications
| Form | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Count | 60 Count |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Type | Multivitamin |
| Diet | Gluten Free |
| Benefits | Supports Multivitamins* |
| Allergens | Dairy Free, Fish Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free |
Performance notes
Sold as unflavored capsules, 60 to a bottle, dosed at two per day. The gluten, dairy and soy-free formulation and third-party certification are the main standout details versus a plain iron-only product.
What buyers say
About 7,300 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, paired with roughly 40,000 units bought in the last month, show this is a high-volume seller, even though its star average is a bit lower than some of the more narrowly focused iron supplements here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an iron supplement or a multivitamin?
It is a comprehensive daily multivitamin and mineral formula that includes iron as one of many nutrients, not a standalone iron product.
How many capsules do I take per day?
The product name and labeling indicate a two-capsule daily dose, which is different from many once-daily iron supplements.
What does third-party certified mean here?
The brand states the formula is third-party certified, which generally means an outside organization has checked the product against certain quality or purity standards, though shoppers who want details should review the manufacturer's certification claims directly.