Thorne Basic B Complex
vs
Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Thorne Basic B Complex has 67× more
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): Thorne Basic B Complex has 67% more
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Thorne Basic B Complex has 2.4× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 29 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Thorne Basic B Complex vs Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Thorne Basic B Complex have?

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate

Which active ingredients does Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin have?

  • Vitamin A appears as Mixed Carotenoids
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Vitamin E appears as d-Alpha Tocopherol
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
  • Iodine appears as Potassium Iodide
  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Oxide
  • Zinc appears as Zinc Citrate
  • Selenium
  • Manganese appears as Manganese Citrate
  • Chromium
  • Molybdenum

Which categories do Thorne Basic B Complex and Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin belong to?

  • Single Vitamin
  • Multivitamin

What health concerns do Thorne Basic B Complex and Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin address?

  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • General Health
  • Stress Management
  • Antioxidant Support
  • Healthy Aging & Longevity
  • Immune System Support

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) per serving?

  • Thorne Basic B Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 400 mcg per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate) per serving?

  • Thorne Basic B Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate): 667 mcg DFE per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) per serving?

  • Thorne Basic B Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 10 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Thorne Basic B Complex: 1 capsule
    • Life Extension Whole Food Multivitamin: 3 capsules
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 110 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.2 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    • This supplement has 10 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    • This supplement has 140 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 16 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 14 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 35 mg
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    • This supplement has 10 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.3 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mg
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate)
    • This supplement has 667 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 400 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 400 mcg DFE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mcg DFE
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
    • This supplement has 400 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin A
    • This supplement has 900 mcg RAE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 900 mcg RAE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mcg RAE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 3000 mcg RAE
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 1000 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
  • Vitamin E
    • This supplement has 15 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 15 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 15 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mg
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 1.2 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.2 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    • This supplement has 3.25 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established

Last updated: February 16, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team