Basic Nutrients 2/Day - Comprehensive Daily Multivitamin with Optimal Bioavailability - Vitamin & Mineral Formula - Gluten, Dairy & Soy-Free - 60 Capsules - 30 Servings

I’ve been using these for about 2 and a half months now, and I have to say I’ve noticed a huge difference in the way I feel. I feel more energetic, and even my cognitive focus seems to be much better. It’s true they’re not the most pleasant smelling/tasting things, but honestly what vitamin doesn’t have a weird smell, and how long are you holding these in your mouth before you swallow them?! I do think the 25,000% B12 is a little overkill, but your body will just get rid of what it doesn’t need (don’t be alarmed if your first bathroom visit looks like Mello Yello LOL). As far as people complaining of upset stomach, I’ve been taking these immediately after eating breakfast every day for 2.5 months, and have not had a single day where my stomach was upset. Either these people are taking them on an empty stomach, or they have something else going on.

I notice a good boost in energy, alertness and concentration, likely due to the high doses of B vitamins. It's my first time using this brand, but it seems to be high quality. I previously used Animal Pak (which works very well), but grew tired of taking an entire handful of pills for every serving. The reviews complaining about an overpowering smell are exaggerating. There's a slight aftertaste, but it's not that bad. Just take it with a meal. Several of the ingredients are dosed high, and may be excessive for smaller or less active adults.

Only downside is they do have a strong smell, but that’s not abnormal for quality multivitamins.

These are dangerous, and if I could give a no stars rating into the negative, I would do it. Ib will preface this by saying that everyone is different, but the fact that this can happen, and I now see other people have experienced this in the reviews, this product needs to be taken off of the market before it causes organ damage or death. I got this for myself and I also gave it to my husband over the course of about 2weeks. To start off, they smell horrendous. I was ok with this as theyv complain methylated forms of vitamins, and other good stuff, but it is a rotten sulfur smell. At first I did not have any burps or taste or it coming up and either did my husband. We both noticed within 2 hours of using these vitamins we were urinating neon yellow. As the week went on and I took these every day, I started to get these sulfuric, vile smelling and tasting ur0s that I can only describe as ... Like sour, rotting corn mash smell , like the smell of the vitamins in the bottle but so much intensified. Like imagine them rotting in my speech for some days that's exactly what was coming up. It felt like I had stomach rot. Constant air pains and when I would twist one way or another I could creep out another vile cursed burp of death. 😭. It was also coming out the other end in these explosive, painful, pressurized farts that sounded like paint splattering and I gave the neighbors a real audio show with that 😭. My husband slavledc on taking them and didn't get these effects. Into the second week, I started feeling extremely depressed and lethargic . I woke up and felt like my eyes couldn't open, like in didn't want to do it care about anything in the world. I felt so sad. My husband was telling me he felt the same way. We started wondering if we were getting that seasonal effective disorder because its the end of October. But this was a not normal feeling. It was very heavy. So bad. I started looking at everything we've been using and 8 logged on the been of these vitamins. Holy crap, they have like 25000 % B12 in them!!!! That is absolutely unheard of. I am aware that the human body can take a LOT of B12 but 25k percent.... THEN I READ THE OTHER REVIEWS. Do not take these vitamins unless you are a professional athlete or someone who has ran them by a medical professional face to face that is aware of the daily values in these. These would have a warning or be taken off the market. I felt so bad I was considering going to the hospital, but it finally started to subside after 4 days of not having them. Others in the reviews HAVE HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL, so please, please beware and use with caution!!!! Shame on you, Thorne. I really love your products and I stan TF out of them. I've spent hundreds in a few months on their sgs mediclear system, they have great, effective formulas, but this is RECKLESS.

TLDR - I would take the bottle in and discuss with your doctor. I'm not a Doctor, so don't take my word for it either. What I can say is I did some research, referred to Thorne's website and AI Chat. I've found some ingredients are surprisingly high. The good news is, you can likely take just 1 or skip a day. Again, everyone is different and your Doctor is the best guide. This MV appeared in many searches as one that has been tested and is high quality. While much praise online is dated, Thorne HealthTech Inc was purchased by L Catterton private equity. Did the formula change? I can't say, but it's good to know as we observe. Smell - yes, they had an aroma, but nothing that kept me from trying one. Dose - I said ONE. Please start here unless directed by your Doc. That said B12 is listed at 25,000% of Daily Value! A couple of things to note, yes that is high. I'm not sure why they don't even out some ingredients, Selenium, and Niacin, come to mind - and have truly deficient people buy individual supplements. Like me, most of us assume this is ideal for daily use to augment a variety of lifestyles. Vitamins and their forms are very complex and nuannced Ask a health pro, but with the many reactions in the reviews, it's clear that too much is not what you want. While the Thorne AI chat assured me the levels were safe on an idividual ingredinet basis, I think they have the potential cause issue that affect other levels in the body. Like throwing off Potassium, for example. Being that many complain about the price, it's nice to know I can just take one or one every other day to augment a nutritious diet. So after much research, exploration, and discussion. I will only take one a day, skipping a day here and there. That works for ME. Those with extreme deficiencies may have very different needs. I'll report back with any personal findings. I'd recommend taking WITH Food. Again, start with one. Don't add any new supplements for a while and monitor your health. Lastly, the human body is complex, vitamins are a nuanced and personal fit. Most of us are better off focusing on a solid diet, all of us would benefit from sharing our intent with a doctor.

As someone trying a multivitamin for the first time, I was overwhelmed by the choices. I settled on Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day based on its stellar reputation for quality and purity, and I'm so glad I did. While it requires taking two capsules a day (usually one with breakfast and one with dinner), they are small and easy to swallow. I was worried about an upset stomach, but I've had zero issues, which I credit to their clean formula without unnecessary fillers. After a few weeks, the main thing I've noticed is a more consistent energy level throughout the day. I don't get that mid-afternoon crash as often, and I just feel... steadier. It's not a jolt of energy, but a reliable foundation of wellness. It's reassuring to use a brand trusted by doctors and athletes. It feels like I'm doing something really good for my body without any guesswork. Highly recommend it to any beginner looking for a high-quality start!

BEWARE, negative reviews are correct, these pills are very high in Vitamin B which can cause a range of bad symptoms IF you are Vitamin B deficient, which these vitamins will definitely make you feel over stimulated / anxious if so, they can also cause gas and bloating if you have digestive issues. If you're just starting on your journey of reclaiming your health you may want to look for a gentler vitamin. For example my experience so far has not been great, I've been on a path to regain control of my health, I jog, lift weights, push ups, squats, and try to get 10k steps daily, most people think I'm the picture of health but the reality is my sedentary lifestyle from my IT career has taken a toll on my body. So I started taking one pill a day, I didn't do with knowledge of the high vitamin B content, I'm just on a budget wanted to stretch a bottle over 2 months. First time taking this pill, boom I felt wired and almost high, nervous I got to lay down on the floor with my knees up... I'm stubborn, I pushed through, and now am on day 6, today I only felt the onset rush for about 30 minutes, alright getting better maybe I'm adjusting. I feel awake, alert, with it, a bit jittery, but I'm going to see where this road goes, maybe I'm filling in a deficiency.

I’ve been taking these Thorne multivitamins for about three months now, and I intentionally waited to write a review so I could give an honest, informed opinion. I have to say, I genuinely feel a difference since starting them. Overall, I feel more balanced—my energy levels are more consistent throughout the day, and I’m not dragging by mid-afternoon like I used to. One downside is having to take two pills daily. I wish the dose was just one, but it's manageable. Also, I’ll be honest: the smell isn’t great when you first open the bottle. It caught me off guard at first, but you do get used to it over time. That said, the quality of ingredients and the noticeable improvement in how I feel make it worth it for me. I’ve tried quite a few multivitamins, and this one stands out. If you’re looking for a high-quality, effective daily vitamin and don’t mind a slightly earthy scent, this is a solid choice that will make you feel good.