Thorne Research - Al's Formula - Basic Nutrients for Men over 40 - 240 Capsules
Product score- Brand
- THORNE
- Category
- Diet & Sports Nutrition
- Recorded price
- $62.99
- Price per serving
- $2.10
Supplement facts
- Serving size
- 8 Capsule(s)
- Servings per container
- 30
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15000 IU | 300% |
| Beta-Carotene Part of Vitamin A | 12500 IU | — |
| Vitamin A Palmitate Part of Vitamin A | 2500 IU | — |
| Vitamin C | 850 mg | 1,417% |
| Vitamin D | 1600 IU | 400% |
| Vitamin E | 400 IU | 1,333% |
| Vitamin K | 100 mcg | 125% |
| Thiamine | 40 mg | 2,667% |
| Riboflavin | 11 mg | 647% |
| Niacin | 160 mg | 800% |
| Niacinamide Part of Niacin | 130 mg | — |
| Niacin Part of Niacin | 30 mg | — |
| Vitamin B6 | 16.9 mg | 845% |
| Folate | 1 mg | 250% |
| Calcium Folinate Part of Folate | 500 mcg | — |
| L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Part of Folate | 500 mcg | — |
| Adenosylcobalamin Part of Folate | 225 mcg | — |
| Methylcobalamin Part of Folate | 225 mcg | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 450 mcg | 7,500% |
| Biotin | 400 mcg | 133% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 413 mg | 4,130% |
| Calcium Citrate Part of Pantothenic Acid | 150 mg | — |
| Calcium Malate Part of Pantothenic Acid | 150 mg | — |
| Magnesium Citrate Part of Pantothenic Acid | 142.5 mg | — |
| Magnesium Malate Part of Pantothenic Acid | 142.5 mg | — |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 285 mg | 71% |
| Zinc | 30 mg | 200% |
| Selenium | 200 mcg | 286% |
| Copper | 1.5 mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 6 mg | 300% |
| Chromium | 200 mcg | 167% |
| Molybdenum | 100 mcg | 133% |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 3% |
| Potassium Citrate Part of Potassium | 45 mg | — |
| Potassium Malate Part of Potassium | 45 mg | — |
| Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract | 160 mg | — |
| Choline Citrate | 100 mg | — |
| Glycine | 100 mg | — |
| L-Alanine | 100 mg | — |
| L-Glutamic Acid | 100 mg | — |
| Hawthorn extract | 50 mg | — |
| Boron | 3 mg | — |
| Vanadium | 100 mcg | — |
| Lutein | 192 mcg | — |
Other ingredients
- Hypromellose (derived from Cellulose) Capsule
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Calcium Laurate
- Silicon Dioxide
Directions on the label
Take 4-8 capsules daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Product score
- Category average
- 73 / 100
- Average for similar products
- 80.4 / 100
This jar provides broad vitamin and mineral coverage at a substantial four-capsule daily routine, but it is not a substitute for dietary calcium, magnesium, or individualized care.
Scoring criteria
Quantity
100 / 100Four capsules provide a reasonable general-maintenance amount across the principal vitamin and mineral formula without requiring the full eight-capsule serving.
Form
85 / 100Citrate and malate mineral forms plus methylated and adenosylated B-vitamin forms offer recognized practical tolerability or handling advantages over some ordinary alternatives.
Convenience
55 / 100The smallest labeled routine of four capsules supplies substantial maintenance amounts across the formula, and the bottle contains 240 capsules.
Label accuracy
100 / 100The stated nutrient totals and listed subforms are internally consistent, with no established amount contradiction.
Formula balance
75 / 100The formula offers broad nutrient coverage but has an ordinary mixed balance with relatively modest calcium and magnesium compared with several high-dose vitamins.
Purity
75 / 100The label lists conventional excipients and no product-specific contamination or additive defect is established, while independent purity evidence is not provided here.
Cofactors
50 / 100Choline, amino acids, lutein, and botanical ingredients are declared at meaningful or modest amounts, but their added benefit to the multivitamin role remains uncertain.
On the packaging
These markings were read from product photos.
- Manufacturer claims
- Dairy free
- Gluten free
- No artificial flavors
- Soy free
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