• 500 IU of preformed Vitamin A, because more is not better. Too much Vitamin A has a negative impact on bones. Animal studies have shown that Retinoic Acid (preformed Vitamin A) suppresses the proliferation and differentiation of preosteoblastic cells. Osteoblastic cells promote bone formation, which explains why studies have shown that intakes of 5000 IU and 6600 IU of preformed Vitamin A roughly double the risk of a fracture.
• Reasonable amounts of Beta-Carotene, because too much Beta-Carotene is not good either. Beta-Carotene is safer than preformed Vitamin A but too much is clearly harmful. 
• Moderate amounts of Manganese. Another case of zealous supplementation causing harm occurs with Manganese. The current evidence, suggests that excess manganese can lead to neurological damage. Individuals with higher manganese intakes are approximately 70% more likely to end up with Parkinson's disease.
• Balanced Zinc-to-Copper ratios. Getting too much of either of these nutrients creates a functional deficiency in the other.
• From vitamin B1 for the metabolism of carbs to vitamin B12 for fatigue, Multi Basics•3 contains a balanced ratio of B vitamins, including 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the biologically active form of folate.
• AOR was the first in the world to provide all 8 forms of vitamin E in a multi-vitamin formula (Ortho•Core™), multivitamin powder (Essential Mix™), and now in Multi Basics•3. All other multivitamin formulas currently available contain only Alpha Tocopherol, which has been shown in clinical trials to deplete the body of gamma tocopherol, the most important form of vitamin E for cardiovascular health.
• Vitamin K2, because Menatetrenone is the form of vitamin K the body produces and utilizes. Menatetrenone is more effective than Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) and provides superior skeletal, brain and cardiovascular benefits.
• Calcium citrate-malate, with a greater bioavailability than other vegetarian forms of calcium.
• Minerals such as boron, silicon and vanadium, with health benefits suggesting they may be as important as other minerals recognized as "essential".
• Phytochemicals, because there is a lot more than vitamins and essential minerals in a healthy diet. Phytochemicals are biologically active substances found in plants capable of reducing the risk of heart disease and degenerative diseases. Multi Basics•3 contains alphacarotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, lutein, mixed carotenoids, quercetin and mixed citrus bioflavonoids.
• Choline and inositol - two key cellular phospholipids found in the lipid bylayer of cell membranes. Choline is an essential nutrient that is required for normal cellular structure and function.

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