Thorne Basic Prenatal vs Life Extension Children's Formula
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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Swanson Just One Multi with Iron
- Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
- Swanson Multi Adults 50+
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Swanson Just One Multi with Iron
- Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
- Swanson Multi Adults 50+
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Basic Prenatal
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
Legend and instructions
The Complete Nutritional Comparison shows matched nutrients side-by-side with the following symbols:
- -58% ↓ OR 43% ↑ OR = (the differences in the amount of the ingredient)
- (means ingredients are similar nutritionally)
- ↓ (beside ingredients in the first multi with no match in the second multi) OR ↑ (for ingredients that are only present in the second multi)
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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Thorne Basic Prenatal (Daily Dose) | Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.05 mg | 1050 mcg RAE | 0% | Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | |
| Beta-Carotene | 450 µg | ||||
| Vitamin A Palmitate | 600 µg | ||||
| Vitamin C | 150 mg | 120 mg | -20% ↓ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D | 25 µg | 10 µg | -60% ↓ | Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. Sources: • "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body." Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D • "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses" by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D • "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance" by Richard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" by Robert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans |
| Vitamin E | 33.5 mg | 20.1 mg | -40% ↓ | Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | D alpha tocopherol is also called vitamin E. Sources: • "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables" National Institute of Health Unit conversions for vitamins |
| Vitamin K | 100 µg | ↓ | |||
| Thiamine | 5 mg | 3 mg | -40% ↓ | Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | |
| Riboflavin | 5 mg | 1.7 mg | -66% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin | 30 mg | 20 mg NE | -33% ↓ | Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | |
| Vitamin B6 | 12 mg | 2 mg | -83% ↓ | Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | |
| Folate | 1.7 mg DFE | 265 mcg DFE | -84% ↓ | Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | |
| L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate | 1 mg | ||||
| Vitamin B12 | 200 µg | 6 µg | -97% ↓ | Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 50 µg | 300 µg | 500% ↑ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid | 18 mg | 10 mg | -44% ↓ | Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | |
| Choline | 110 mg | ↓ | |||
| Calcium | 180 mg | ↓ | |||
| Calcium Citrate | 90 mg | ||||
| Calcium Malate | 90 mg | ||||
| Iron | 45 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine | 150 µg | 150 µg | = | Iodine (as potassium iodide) | |
| Magnesium | 90 mg | 50 mg | -44% ↓ | Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | |
| Magnesium Citrate | 45 mg | ||||
| Magnesium Malate | 45 mg | ||||
| Zinc | 25 mg | 10 mg | -60% ↓ | Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate) | |
| Selenium | 50 µg | 25 µg | -50% ↓ | Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | |
| Copper | 2 mg | ↓ | |||
| Manganese | 5 mg | ↓ | |||
| Chromium | 100 µg | ↓ | |||
| Boron | 1 mg | ↓ | |||
| 20 µg | ↑ | Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | |||
| 10 mg | ↑ | Potassium (as potassium citrate) | |||
| 11.2 mg | ↑ | Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | trans-lutein | |||
| 155 µg | ↑ | trans-zeaxanthin ] | |||
| 10 mg | ↑ | Inositol | |||
| 1 mg | ↑ | Coenzyme Q10 |
Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Basic Prenatal
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 100 µg |
| Choline | 110 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Calcium Citrate | 90 mg |
| Calcium Malate | 90 mg |
| Iron | 45 mg |
| Copper | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 5 mg |
| Chromium | 100 µg |
| Boron | 1 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg |
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg |
| trans-lutein | 5 mg |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg |
| Inositol | 10 mg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Basic Prenatal | Life Extension Children's Formula |
|---|---|
| Hypromellose (Cellulose), Calcium Laurate | xylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural beet color, natural (cherry, vanilla, strawberry) flavors, stearic acid, citric acid, gum arabic, silica, dicalcium phosphate, luo han guo extract, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, maltodextrin, corn starch, stevia extract. Contains soybeans. |