AOR Ortho Core, 325mg, 180 Vegi-Capsules

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AOR Ortho Core Details AOR Ortho Core is a premium-tier comprehensive multivitamin built around the principle of orthomolecular nutrition — every vitamin and mineral provided in it s most bioavailable form, at clinically meaningful doses, in proper ratios to each other. Topped with potent phytonutrients and antioxidants for layered health support. The full daily serving is 6 capsules, designed to be split through the day for steady nutrient levels. Even at lower daily doses, Ortho Core provides more therapeutic nutrition than typical one-a-day multis. 180 vegetable capsules. Made by AOR (Advanced Orthomolecular Research), a Canadian practitioner-tier brand. Vitamins Lowest Prices | Lowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed | Ships from Ontario across Canada Quick Facts Brand AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research (Canadian) Format Comprehensive multivitamin/mineral with phytonutrients & antioxidants Full serving 6 capsules daily (split through day) — partial dose still useful Size 180 vegetable capsules (30-day full serving / 60-day half serving) Active forms Methylated folate, methylcobalamin B12, P5P B6, chelated minerals Diet Vegetarian capsules; non-GMO Best taken Split with meals through the day; never all 6 at once Who AOR Ortho Core Is For Adults serious about daily nutrition who want a premium-tier multi at therapeutic doses, not a token one-a-day People who've taken basic multivitamins for years and want to upgrade to active forms and meaningful doses Anyone with suspected or known MTHFR variations — Ortho Core uses methylated folate and methylcobalamin throughout People dealing with chronic stress, demanding training, or recovery who need higher-than-RDA nutrition Adults working with a healthcare practitioner on a serious supplementation protocol Anyone who wants the phytonutrient and antioxidant layer (CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, etc.) built into the multi Who this product is NOT for: If you want a single-capsule, take-and-forget multi, this isn't it — 6 capsules daily is a lot to commit to. If you mostly want basic nutritional insurance at the lowest cost, a one-a-day multi covers the basics for much less. People who don't tolerate methylated B vitamins (rare but real) should choose a different multi. People on warfarin or other vitamin K-sensitive medications should consult their practitioner before any multi containing vitamin K. Pregnant women should use a specifically prenatal multi instead. Vitamart's Take AOR Ortho Core is a comprehensive daily multivitamin for adults who want more than a basic one-a-day. It uses active vitamin forms and chelated minerals, and adds antioxidants like CoQ10, making it a more thorough option than a standard multi. It’s made in Canada by a practitioner-focused brand. How AOR Ortho Core Compares Ortho Core vs Basic One-a-Day Multivitamins One-a-day multivitamins (most drugstore brands) provide low doses of synthetic vitamin forms in one small capsule — nutritional insurance at the lowest cost. They cover basic RDA gaps but rarely reach therapeutic doses. Ortho Core delivers therapeutic doses of active-form vitamins, chelated minerals, and added phytonutrients across 6 capsules. The cost gap is significant; the nutritional substance is also significant. Choose one-a-day if you want basic insurance; choose Ortho Core if you want serious daily nutrition. Ortho Core vs MegaFood Multivitamins MegaFood (Men's One Daily, Women's One Daily) uses whole-food-fermented vitamins at gentler doses in fewer capsules — the food-based premium positioning. Ortho Core uses isolated active-form vitamins at higher doses in more capsules — the orthomolecular premium positioning. Both are quality choices at premium pricing; MegaFood is gentler and easier (one capsule); Ortho Core is more comprehensive and therapeutically dosed (six capsules). Ortho Core vs NFH Multi SAP NFH Multi SAP is a practitioner-tier multivitamin similar in philosophy to Ortho Core — active forms, therapeutic doses, multi-capsule serving. Both are quality choices for serious daily nutrition. NFH tends to be practitioner-distributed; AOR is widely available. Comparable approach, similar pricing tier. Ortho Core vs Pro Vita Multi Pro Vita Multi is the accessible-tier multivitamin — reasonable forms and doses at a mid-range price, typically 2–3 capsules daily. Ortho Core is the premium-tier multi — better forms, higher doses, more capsules, higher cost. Pro Vita is the upgrade from basic one-a-day; Ortho Core is the further upgrade from Pro Vita. What Makes Ortho Core Different Active-form B vitamins. Methylfolate (not folic acid), methylcobalamin B12 (not cyanocobalamin), and P5P B6 (not pyridoxine HCl) — the body-ready forms that don't require liver conversion. Important for MTHFR variations. Chelated minerals. Magnesium bisglycinate, zinc bisglycinate, chelated calcium and iron — the forms with measurable absorption advantages over basic oxide and sulfate salts. Therapeutic doses. Most nutrients are at meaningfully higher than RDA levels — the doses used in actual nutritional research, not just enough to fit on a label and prevent gross deficiency. Phytonutrient layer. Includes CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, mixed carotenoids, and other antioxidants you'd typically buy separately. Reduces the number of bottles in your daily routine. Balanced ratios. Nutrient doses are designed to work together — calcium and magnesium in proper ratio, zinc and copper balanced, B vitamins coordinated. Cheap multis often have imbalanced ratios. 6-capsule serving rationale. AOR's position is that therapeutic doses of comprehensive nutrition simply don't fit in one capsule — math doesn't work. Splitting across 6 capsules with meals also gives steadier nutrient levels through the day. Partial-dose flexibility. Even 2–3 capsules daily of Ortho Core provides more meaningful nutrition than most basic multis at full dose. The bottle stretches for half-dose users. How To Use Adults: Take 6 capsules daily, divided with meals (2 at breakfast, 2 at lunch, 2 at dinner is ideal). Never take all 6 at once — high vitamin and mineral doses are better tolerated split. For half-dose maintenance, 3 capsules daily with meals still provides substantial nutrition. Take with food containing some fat for best fat-soluble vitamin absorption. Cautions: Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (use a specific prenatal multi instead), take blood thinners like warfarin (contains vitamin K), take levodopa for Parkinson's (B6 can reduce effectiveness), have a medical condition, or take medication. Iron content may not be appropriate for men or post-menopausal women with sufficient iron stores. If you experience nausea, take with more food or reduce dose temporarily. Frequently Asked Questions ➕ Do I really need to take 6 capsules a day? The full therapeutic serving is 6 capsules, but partial doses still provide substantial value. Many people take 3 capsules daily (half-dose) and still get more nutrition than from typical one-a-day multis. The 6-capsule design reflects AOR's view that comprehensive therapeutic nutrition genuinely doesn't fit in fewer capsules. ➕ Can I take it all at once? Not recommended. High vitamin and mineral doses are better absorbed and better tolerated when split through the day with meals. All 6 at once may cause nausea and reduces absorption. Split 2-2-2 with breakfast, lunch, and dinner is the ideal pattern. ➕ Why does it cost so much more than a regular multivitamin? Three reasons: (1) active-form B vitamins (methylated folate, methylcobalamin, P5P) cost significantly more to manufacture than synthetic forms; (2) chelated mineral forms cost more than basic oxide/sulfate salts; (3) the included phytonutrients (CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, mixed carotenoids) would cost extra if bought separately. You're paying for the upgrade in forms and the consolidation of multiple supplements into one. ➕ Is this safe to take with my other supplements? Generally yes, but check overlaps. Ortho Core already contains meaningful doses of many nutrients you might be taking separately (B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, CoQ10, etc.). Avoid doubling up significantly. The big exceptions: dedicated fish oil, vitamin D3 (Ortho Core has D3 but most adults need more), and any targeted therapeutic supplements your practitioner has specifically prescribed. ➕ How long until I notice effects? Most people don't dramatically "feel" a multivitamin the way they feel a stimulant or sedative — but consistent use typically improves energy, immune resilience, mental clarity, and recovery from physical activity over 4–8 weeks. If you were significantly nutrient-depleted starting out, effects can be more noticeable. ➕ What's orthomolecular nutrition? Orthomolecular nutrition is the principle that optimal health requires nutrients in their right forms, at meaningful doses, in correct ratios — not just enough to avoid gross deficiency. Coined by Linus Pauling, it underlies practitioner-tier supplementation. AOR's whole brand is built on this philosophy, which is why their products tend toward more capsules and higher doses than mainstream brands. Pairs Well With Vitamin D — most Canadians need more D than any multi provides; daily essential Omega-3 Fish Oils — the EFA gap multis can't realistically fill in capsule form Probiotics — gut health support not covered by a multi Additional Magnesium — if you need higher daily magnesium than Ortho Core provides 💡 Subscribe & save for an extra discount on every order — never run out of your daily supplements. Compare Similar Products All Multivitamins Men's Multivitamins Women's Multivitamins AOR Supplements About Vitamart Vitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in quality products you trust at prices you love — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. Backed by our Low Price Guarantee: find a lower advertised price at a Canadian competitor and we'll beat it by 1¢. 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