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AOR AOR - Multi Basics 3, 180 vcaps

AOR Multi Basics 3 - Essential multivitamin and mineral supplement that provides optimal doses and balanced ratios of all the recognized essential vitamins and minerals in high quality forms supported by research. AOR Multi Basics 3 avoids the pitfalls of improper formulations; excessive and harmful amounts are shunned, balanced vitamin complexes in amounts that reflect biological needs are used, and superior forms that are assimilated more efficiently. Most importantly, Multi Basics 3 provides nutrients in amounts that reflect the quantities found in optimal diets which have been shown to positively impact health.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $63.38 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Covers the everyday basics: Fills the gaps a normal diet leaves behind, so your baseline nutrition is handled.
Active, bioavailable forms: Built with the forms practitioners actually choose, not the cheapest raw material.
Made for daily use: Gentle and consistent enough to take every day, long term.

Best suited to: wants a multivitamin in active nutrient forms, already takes separate calcium or magnesium, wants vitamin k in both mk-4 and mk-7 forms.

What the research supports

A full multivitamin built around active-form B12 (methylcobalamin) and folate (calcium L-5-MTHF). Three capsules a day, and the bottle lasts two months.

Trials use 400 to 800 mcg of L-5-MTHF folate a day.

Energy (evidence: moderate, from human trials, observational): B12 and folate are cofactors your body needs to make new cells and pull energy from food, and both here are in the pre-converted form some people absorb better. Correcting a shortfall in either can ease fatigue.
Bone strength (evidence: moderate, from human trials, observational): K2 activates the protein that grabs circulating calcium and locks it into bone rather than leaving it loose in soft tissue. MK-4 and MK-7 both have human trial support for this.

Read the literature: Energy on PubMed, Bone strength on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Wants a multivitamin in active nutrient forms: Uses methylcobalamin instead of cyanocobalamin and calcium L-5-MTHF instead of plain folic acid, forms the body doesn't need to convert.
Already takes separate calcium or magnesium: The low 65 mg calcium and 60 mg magnesium won't overlap or push you over your other supplement's dose.
Wants vitamin K in both MK-4 and MK-7 forms: 120 mcg combined K2 supports the shorter and longer-acting forms together, which most basic multis skip entirely.

Look elsewhere if

Looking for a multivitamin to cover calcium or magnesium needs: Pick a dedicated calcium citrate or magnesium bisglycinate supplement dosed at 200 to 400 mg elemental, since this product only provides trace amounts of each.
Wants a one-capsule-a-day routine: Full benefit here needs 3 capsules daily, so look for a single-dose multi if convenience matters more than form quality.
Pregnant and needing a prenatal-specific nutrient profile: Choose a formula built and dosed specifically for pregnancy, since this one isn't structured around prenatal iron or folate targets.

What to expect

You won't feel this working the way you'd feel a stimulant. It's meant to close small, chronic gaps in vitamin and mineral intake over weeks and months, showing up as steadier energy and nutrient status rather than an immediate effect.

How it compares

Compared with a standard drugstore multivitamin with cyanocobalamin and folic acid: This one uses methylcobalamin, calcium L-5-MTHF, mixed tocopherols and chelated minerals like bisglycinate and picolinate, forms generally better retained and used by the body. The tradeoff: It costs more per serving and asks for 3 capsules a day instead of one.
Compared with a multivitamin with a full calcium and magnesium dose built in: Multi Basics 3 avoids overloading you with minerals you may already be getting from diet or another supplement. The tradeoff: You'll need to source calcium and magnesium separately if your diet doesn't already provide enough.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Vitamin A Complex:, -Retinol (palmitate), -Beta-carotene, -Lutein esters and 33 more
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 180
Suggested use: Take 1-3 capsules daily with a meal containing fat or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take 1-3 capsules daily with a meal containing fat or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each 3 capsules contains

Vitamin A Complex:
-Retinol (palmitate): 110 mcg RAE/363 IU
-Beta-carotene: 900 mcg RAE/1.8 mg
-Lutein esters: 6 mg
Vitamin B Complex:
-B1 (thiamin): 9 mg
-B2 (riboflavin): 2.5 mg
-B3 (niacin–from 126 mg inositol hexanicotinate): 115 mg
-B5 (Ca D-pantothenate): 100 mg
-B6 (pyridoxine): 25 mg
-B12 (methylcobalamin): 647 mcg
-Folic acid (calcium L-5-MTHF): 800 mcg
-Biotin: 300 mcg
-Choline (bitartrate): 100 mg
-Inositol (from inositol, inositol hexanicotinate): 100 mg
Vitamin C Complex:
-Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate): 120 mg
-Mixed Citrus Bioflavonoids: 25 mg
-Quercetin: 65 mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): 25 mcg/1000IU
Vitamin E Complex:
-Mixed Tocopherols: 100 mg
-Vitamin E (from alpha-tocopherol): 15 mg ATE/22 IU
-Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm): 10 mg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4, MK-7): 120 mcg
Boron (citrate): 700 mcg
Calcium (citrate malate, calcium panthotenate): 65 mg
Chromium (picolinate): 100 mcg
Copper (citrate): 1.5 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide): 150 mcg
Magnesium (citrate, ascorbate): 60 mg
Manganese (bisglycinate): 2.3 mg
Molybdenum (Na molybdate): 45 mcg
Selenium (Selenomethionine): 55 mcg
Silicon (HVP chelate): 5 mg
Vanadium (citrate): 18 mcg
Zinc (citrate): 11 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, dextrin (tapioca, corn), tocopherols, sodium stearyl fumarate, cellulose gum, ascorbyl palmitate, sucrose, maltodextrin (corn), starch (modified food, corn, soy, rice, tapioca), glycine, olive oil, tricalcium phosphate, acacia gum, citric acid, L-aspartic acid, sodium ascorbate, talcum, palm and coconut oil, hyprolose, hypromellose.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct. Vegan, non-GMO.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Multi Basics 3

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.