Thorne Research, Children’s Basic Nutrients vs Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
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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)
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Ingredient | Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients (Daily Dose) | Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from | 787.2 µg | 12500 IU | ? | Vitamin A (as Alpha-Carotene & Beta-Carotene) [contained in: Betatene® providing:] | |
| Beta Carotene and | 562.2 µg | 98 µg | Cryptoxanthin | Both beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin are forms of carotene. Sources: • "Article on carotenoids, their biological activities, role in disease prevention and food sources." byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin • "PubChem: Cryptoxanthin - Compound Summary (CID 5281235)" National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA PubChem: Cryptoxanthin - Compound Summary | |
| Palmitate) | 225 µg | ||||
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | 100 mg | -60% ↓ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbyl Palmitate & Ascorbic Acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3 400 IU) | 10 µg | 200 IU | ? | Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) | |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl) | 80.4 µg | 200 IU | ? | Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherpl Acetate) | |
| Vitamin K (as Vitamin K1) | 30 µg | ↓ | |||
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCL) | 12 mg | 50 mg | 317% ↑ | Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 3.3 mg | 50 mg | 1415% ↑ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin (as 9 mg Niacin and | 49 mg | ↓ | |||
| Niacinamide) | 40 mg | 50 mg | Niacinamide | ||
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 3 mg | 50 mg | Pyridoxine HCL (Vitamin B6) | The body converts pyridoxal to vitamin B6. The body converts pyridoxine to pyridoxal. Pyridoxine hydrochloride contains pyridoxine. Sources: • "Foundational Medicine Review 2001 Vol 6: Shows the most active form of Vitamin B6, Biochemistry and Clinical Applications" Thorne Research Foundational Medicine Review: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine; Pyridoxal 5'Phosphate) • "The three main forms of Vitamin B6. Its effect on nervous system function, red blood cell formation, niacin formation, hormone function, nucleic acid synthesis, the RDA, disease prevention and treatment, sources, supplements and safety." byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin B6 • "Tool for calculating molecular weights" bywebqc.org, webqc.org Web QC - Molecular Weight Calculation Tool | |
| Folate (as | 666.7 µg | 800 µg | Folic Acid | Both folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9. Sources: • "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Folate metabolism" Genome Alberta, Genome British Columbia & Genome Canada SMPDB: Folate Metabolism • "Folate fact sheet for health professionals" Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Folate fact sheet for Health Professionals | |
| Calcium Folinate and | 200 µg | ||||
| L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 200 µg | ||||
| Vitamin B12 (as | 135 µg | 6 µg | -96% ↓ | Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | |
| Adenosylcobalamin and | 67.5 µg | ||||
| Methylcobalamin) | 67.5 µg | ||||
| Biotin | 120 µg | 300 µg | 150% ↑ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 124 mg | 50 mg | -60% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 11 mg | 50 mg | 355% ↑ | Choline | |
| Calcium (as | 69 mg | 100 mg | 45% ↑ | Calcium (as Calcium Citrate & Bisglycinate) | |
| Calcium Citrate and | 34.5 mg | ||||
| Calcium Malate) | 34.5 mg | ||||
| Iron (as Iron Picolinate) | 4.5 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 67.5 µg | 150 µg | 122% ↑ | Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as | 45 mg | 150 mg | 233% ↑ | Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate, Alpha Ketogluturate, & Oxide) | |
| Magnesium Citrate and | 22.5 mg | ||||
| Magnesium Malate) | 22.5 mg | ||||
| Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate) | 4.5 mg | 10 mg | 122% ↑ | Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 60 µg | 200 µg | 233% ↑ | Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | |
| Copper (as Copper Picolinate) | 450 µg | 2 mg | 344% ↑ | Copper (as Copper Gluconate) | |
| Manganese (as Manganese Picolinate) | 1.8 mg | 2 mg | 11% ↑ | Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) | |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) | 60 µg | 200 µg | 233% ↑ | Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) | |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) | 30 µg | 75 µg | 150% ↑ | Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Chelate) | |
| Boron (as Boronorganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex) | 900 µg | 2 mg | 122% ↑ | Boron (as Boron Citrate) | |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 36 µg | 49 µg | 36% ↑ | Lutein | |
| 158 mg | ↑ | Betatene® providing: [all ingredients are matched elsewhere] | |||
| 49 µg | ↑ | Zeaxanthin | |||
| 99 mg | ↑ | Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Alpha Ketoglutarate, & Citrate) | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Alpha Lipoic Acid | |||
| 100 mg | ↑ | L-Carnitine Tartrate | |||
| 50 mg | ↑ | Inositol | |||
| 10 mg | ↑ | Quercetin | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Grapeseed Extract 95% | |||
| 25 mg | ↑ | PABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid) | |||
| 3 mg | ↑ | Lycopene |
Nutrients only in Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K (as Vitamin K1) | 30 µg |
| Niacin (as 9 mg Niacin and | 49 mg |
| Iron (as Iron Picolinate) | 4.5 mg |
Nutrients only in Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Betatene® providing: [all ingredients are matched elsewhere] | 158 mg |
| Zeaxanthin | 49 µg |
| Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Alpha Ketoglutarate, & Citrate) | 99 mg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 5 mg |
| L-Carnitine Tartrate | 100 mg |
| Inositol | 50 mg |
| Quercetin | 10 mg |
| Grapeseed Extract 95% | 5 mg |
| PABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid) | 25 mg |
| Lycopene | 3 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Research, Children's Basic Nutrients | Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan |
|---|---|
| Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Laurate, Silicon Dioxide | Digeseb Plus® is a proprietary blend of enzymes which help digest food, minerals and proteins |