Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin Review

Life Extension's Two-Per-Day Multivitamin is a daily multivitamin and mineral product sold as 120 capsules, presented on the page as a two-month supply. The product is described as packed with over 25 vitamins, minerals and extracts. The page states that Life Extension's best-in-class Two-Per-Day formula provides a full spectrum of essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that meet or exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance for nearly every ingredient where an RDA exists. The label directs adults to take two capsules daily in divided doses with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. The page lists several highlights. It says the product won the number one rated multivitamin award from ConsumerLab.com, and that it supports cellular health, blood vessel health, healthy immune function, heart and brain health, and helps quench free radical activity. It also says the formula compares favourably to Centrum Silver Adults 50 plus, with 50 times more vitamin B1, 25 times more vitamin B6, 12 times more vitamin B12, 10 times more biotin, 10 times more selenium, 7 times more vitamin C, 2.5 times more vitamin B3, twice the vitamin D, twice the vitamin E and twice the zinc. Specific ingredients are described in the product details. Vitamin D is listed as 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per serving. Vitamin C is listed as 470 mg per serving. The folate is provided as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, which the page describes as up to seven times more bioavailable than folic acid. Mixed vitamin E tocopherols are included, along with 5 mg of quercetin, lutein and zeaxanthin from marigold extract, alpha-lipoic acid, three forms of selenium totalling 200 mcg, apigenin, and Crominex 3 plus chromium with amla and shilajit. The formula also provides 100 mg of magnesium, 150 mcg of iodine and trace minerals such as manganese and boron. The page describes the product as gluten free, non-GMO and free of the nine major allergens required on labels under the FASTER Act. It states that the product does not need refrigeration. The FAQ says it is intended for adults aged 18 and over, and that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people undergoing treatment for a medical condition, should speak with a physician first. The page also says the raw materials and final products are batch-tested for heavy metals and microbial contamination, and that a Certificate of Analysis is available on request. The page states that these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.