Keep your nutrition up and your capsule count down, with Basic Nutrients 2/Day, a complete multi-vitamin/mineral formula in just 2 capsules per day. Basic Nutrients 2/Day contains key nutrients for foundational support, including heart, brain, nerves, immune, bone, and skin health.* Basic Nutrients 2/Day uses the purest and most absorbable forms of vitamins and minerals available – without unnecessary additives and preservatives. It provides an excellent nutritional foundation to supplement a healthy diet, all in a convenient 2-capsule-a-day protocol. Benefits of Thorne's Basic Nutrients 2/Day Vitamin A to promote eye health, healthy skin, and immune function* Vitamins C and E and mixed tocopherols to provide antioxidant support for cellular protection* Vitamin D to promote strong bones and a healthy immune system* B vitamins to support a healthy heart, blood vessels, and nerves* Vitamins K1 and K2 to contribute to bone and blood vessel health* Zinc bisglycinate, a highly absorbable form of zinc, for immune function and skin health* Chromium to support a healthy blood sugar level* Plus, several other well-absorbed, glycinate minerals Because it can be difficult to consume five daily servings of vegetables and fruits, few of us get all the nutrition we need from our diet. An analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) study data estimates that nearly one-third of the U.S. population is at risk of developing one or more micronutrient deficiencies. Therefore, a daily multi-vitamin/mineral supplement is more important than many people realize. According to a survey published in JAMA Internal Medicine, 32% of U.S. adults take a multi-vitamin/mineral. The leading reason given was to improve overall health. Groups with a particular risk for nutrient deficiencies and who can benefit from a multi include teenagers, athletes, the elderly, individuals on a restrictive diet, those who have a chronic disease, and individuals taking medications that cause nutrient deficiencies as a side effect. A good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement could be considered "dietary insurance" to be certain all essential nutrients are consumed daily. Even greater health benefits can be realised when a healthy diet is combined with a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. This product has been third-party tested and certified to verify what's in the package matches what's on the label and to confirm it contains no unsafe levels of contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms.
