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Thorne Basic Nutrients vs Ritual Essential for Women: published information for individual product listings
Thorne’s U.S. product page showed the 60-capsule NSF Certified for Sport presentation available for $40 USD as a one-time purchase when checked 2026-11-06 UTC. The manufacturer recommends 2 capsules daily (30 servings per 60-capsule bottle). Ingredient amounts below are selected examples from Thorne’s product information, not a complete label transcription. Thorne’s product/health descriptions are company claims, not independent evidence of efficacy; no efficacy assessment or ranking is made here.
On 2026-11-06 UTC, Ritual’s US product page showed Essential for Women 18+ available to add to cart. Its live Supplement Facts drawer specifies one vegan capsule per serving and 30 servings per container, and provides a nine-nutrient panel with amounts. The brand markets vegan, gluten/major-allergen-free and other claims; these are not efficacy findings. Product-page support statements are brand claims, not independent proof of health outcomes.
Status
Available at last check
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Available at last check
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Form
Capsule
Capsule
Serving size
2 capsules; manufacturer directs 2 capsules daily. The selected package is 60 capsules, or 30 servings at that use rate.
One (1) vegan capsule; 30 servings per container (the page does not separately state capsule count).
Selected ingredients
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid): 250 mg
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol): 50 mcg
Folate (L-5-MTHF): 667 mcg DFE
Magnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate): 20 mg
Zinc (bisglycinate chelate): 15 mg
Selected ingredients only; this is not the complete label.
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol; from lichen [whole plant]): 50 mcg (2,000 IU)
Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols; from Brassica napus seed): 6.7 mg
Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]): 400 mcg DFE
Selected ingredients: Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol; from lichen [whole plant]): 50 mcg (2,000 IU); Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol from mixed tocopherols; from Brassica napus seed): 6.7 mg; Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]): 400 mcg DFE; Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin): 8 mcg; Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate): 8 mg; Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate): 20 mg; Omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) fatty acids (from Schizochytrium sp. whole microalgae): 250 mg; Boron (as calcium fructoborate): 0.7 mg; Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7): 90 mcg. All nine nutrient entries displayed in the official product page’s Supplement Facts drawer are transcribed below; this is the entire panel as observed on that page, not a lab assay or lot-specific package inspection.
declared major allergens: Unknown/not found in the accessed manufacturer product-page text or label details; no allergen-free/cross-contact conclusion is inferred.; manufacturer warning: Thorne says the product is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to any ingredient and that iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction.
brand claim: Ritual labels the product Gluten & Major Allergen Free.; brand stated testing: The product page says the product is third-party tested for major US food allergens and names gluten, egg, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, milk, and sesame. This is the brand’s statement; no lot-specific test report or test method was reviewed.
Flavor
Unflavored (NSF listing).
Mint-essenced: the page describes a mint scent tab/essential-oil essence for flavor. No separate selectable flavor variant was observed.
Dietary claims
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Soy-free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Soy free
Derived from natural flavors; derived from natural colors
Claims are source-reported, not a determination of suitability.
Vegan
Vegan
Gluten & Major Allergen Free
Non-GMO
No artificial colorants
Claims are source-reported, not a determination of suitability.
Certification records
Name: NSF Certified for Sport
Recorded status: verified
Scope: For the catalog entry Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day, NSF lists Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day for U.S. sale as unflavored capsules, with a 2-capsule serving and a package-size field of 60. An individual lot was not verified.
Verifier: NSF; Status: verified; Directory observation checked_at: 2026-11-06 UTC, not an expiration date. The directory package-size field is reported as displayed; it is not interpreted as a number of servings.
Check the verifier’s current record and exact product variant; a brand claim alone is not independent verification.
Name: USP Verified
Recorded status: unverified
Scope: Ritual says the Essential for Women 18+ product is USP-verified. Its explanation describes verification criteria involving identity, potency, purity and performance; the exact current certificate scope was not independently confirmed in a product-specific USP record during this check.
Ritual’s product page and USP explainer display/state this claim. The USP consumer product finder was opened, but an item-level record for this exact product was not surfaced. USP’s participant list names Ritual’s company for selected private-label supplements, which does not alone verify this specific product. Research status: claimed.
Scope: Ritual claims the product is Non-GMO Project Verified. The certifier describes listed products as evaluated against its GMO-avoidance standard; an exact product entry was not independently located during this check.
The product page and Ritual’s own USP article make this claim. The official product finder was opened, but no item-specific Ritual record was visible in the accessible page content. Research status: claimed.
Scope: The official Clean Label Project Ritual brand directory has a specific Essential for Women 18+ entry and a ‘See Certificate’ link. The certificate attachment and its detailed scope were not readable from the directory page during this check.
Product-specific entry observed on the certifier’s directory. The directory’s certificate link resolved to the brand page anchor rather than a separately readable certificate document. Research status: listed in certifier directory.
Check the verifier’s current record and exact product variant; a brand claim alone is not independent verification.
Listed features
Two capsules per daily serving; 60 capsules per selected bottle.
Manufacturer lists vitamins, minerals, folate, lutein, and tocopherol ingredients; this record gives selected amounts only.
Official product page describes foundational nutritional support and displays Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Soy Free claims.
Source-reported statements can include manufacturer claims. For certifications, consult the record above for status, scope and verifier link.
One-capsule daily serving; 30 servings per container.
Page publishes the full nine-nutrient Supplement Facts panel, including serving amounts and Daily Values where established.
Product page presents sourcing/traceability information and labels the product vegan, mint-essenced, and delayed-release.
Source-reported statements can include manufacturer claims. For certifications, consult the record above for status, scope and verifier link.
Potential positives
Current official U.S. product listing gives a package-specific one-time price and serving direction.
Thorne product page links to a full Supplement Facts image, recorded above.
The official product page exposes serving size and amounts for all nine listed nutrients rather than only a short marketing ingredient list.
A one-time purchase option was visible, separately priced from subscription pricing.
The official Clean Label Project brand directory includes a product-specific Essential for Women 18+ entry.
Things to consider
Selected ingredient amounts are not a full transcription of the label.
Manufacturer allergen/cross-contact information beyond the stated warnings was not established.
Displayed health-support language and dietary/testing claims are manufacturer statements; this review does not establish clinical effectiveness.
The page’s $37.50 one-time price has an additional $10.99 shipping charge; subscription pricing is separate and automatically renews unless cancelled.
No standalone label PDF, lot-specific test report, or exact product-image reuse license was located.
Price & terms
Listed price: $40.00 USD
$40.00, one-time purchase for the 60-capsule bottle; the subscription price was shown separately as $36.
Package size, serving count, purchase type, shipping, taxes and current price can differ.
Listed price: $37.50 USD
$37.50, one-time purchase for the 30-serving package, shown as non-member Buy once plus $10.99 shipping; tax may apply. The page separately showed $26.40 sale and $33.00 regular prices alongside subscription offers, which are not the buy-once price.
Package size, serving count, purchase type, shipping, taxes and current price can differ.
Purchase & returns
Availability: Thorne’s U.S. product page displayed the 60-capsule option, its price, and an Add to Cart control at check time; treated as currently available. One time purchase: $40 USD for 60 capsules; selected product is unflavored per NSF listing. Returns: Thorne’s return FAQ says a dissatisfied customer may request a return within 60 days of purchase from Thorne; approved returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee. Subscription: Thorne displayed $36 with subscription (10% off) for this option. Thorne says auto-ship frequency is selected when placing an order; subscription price/availability should be reconfirmed at checkout.
One time: Official page offers ‘Buy once — $37.50 + $10.99 Shipping.’ Package is the 30-servings-per-container product described in the label drawer; no other one-time package size or flavor choice was observed. Returns: Ritual’s Happiness Guarantee applies to a first purchase of a Ritual product made directly through Ritual.com: full purchase-price refund with proof of purchase requested within 30 days of purchase. The policy does not cover third-party retailer purchases. The guarantee’s terms and eligibility should be checked with Ritual; no broader return promise is inferred. Subscription: The page separately showed a $26.40 sale price and $33.00 regular price, a new-subscriber promotion, and free shipping. Ritual’s terms say subscriptions renew automatically for the same period at then-current prices until cancelled; customers may cancel at any time. Product costs and shipping/handling are charged; cancellation stops subsequent charges but does not refund fees already paid for shipments not received as of cancellation.
Supports current 60-capsule option and $40 one-time/$36 subscription prices, 2-capsule daily direction, listed selected ingredient amounts, ingredient/allergy warnings, product-page dietary badges, and link to the official VM2 Facts label image.
Official certifier directory entry used to verify the named product and record its U.S. sale, capsule form, unflavored designation, 2-capsule serving, package-size field, and Gluten free-of claim. Verifier: NSF; Status: verified; Program: NSF Certified for Sport; Scope: For the catalog entry Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day, NSF lists Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day for U.S. sale as unflavored capsules, with a 2-capsule serving and a package-size field of 60. An individual lot was not verified. Directory observation checked_at: 2026-11-06 UTC, not an expiration date.
Primary provider source: product page showed Add to Cart, label drawer with serving size and full nine-entry Supplement Facts panel, other ingredients, company dietary/allergen claims, product form/essence descriptions, and one-time and subscription prices. The official page showed $37.50 for a one-time purchase of the 30-serving package, labeled Buy once, plus $10.99 shipping; subscription prices were displayed separately.
Primary company source for Ritual’s USP and Non-GMO Project claims and its explanation of USP criteria; it is a company statement, not an independent product-specific verification record.
Certifier directory includes a specific ‘Essential for Women 18+’ entry and a ‘See Certificate’ link; the linked certificate content/scope was not readable in this check.
“Not disclosed” means information is missing from the structured listing, not that an ingredient, allergen, claim or certification is absent. Explicit statements such as “none” reflect the source, not an independent finding. Listed features and source notes may include manufacturer claims; those claims alone are not independent verification. Prices and availability can change. Affiliate disclosure.
How to read the differences
Start with your requirements.
The notes below describe the records, not proven equivalence or ingredients proven absent. Different sources may describe formulas and serving sizes at different levels of detail.
Compare the purpose and form
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day: Capsule. Thorne’s U.S. product page showed the 60-capsule NSF Certified for Sport presentation available for $40 USD as a one-time purchase when checked 2026-11-06 UTC. The manufacturer recommends 2 capsules daily (30 servings per 60-capsule bottle). Ingredient amounts below are selected examples from Thorne’s product information, not a complete label transcription. Thorne’s product/health descriptions are company claims, not independent evidence of efficacy; no efficacy assessment or ranking is made here.
Ritual Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin: Capsule. On 2026-11-06 UTC, Ritual’s US product page showed Essential for Women 18+ available to add to cart. Its live Supplement Facts drawer specifies one vegan capsule per serving and 30 servings per container, and provides a nine-nutrient panel with amounts. The brand markets vegan, gluten/major-allergen-free and other claims; these are not efficacy findings. Product-page support statements are brand claims, not independent proof of health outcomes.
A shared category or form does not mean two products serve the same purpose.
Read the complete label
The selected ingredient lists do not share an identical label in the recorded data.
These are partial lists, not evidence that an ingredient is absent from another formula. Check amounts, serving sizes, allergens and variant-specific labels.
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Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day: Available at last check. Checked .
Ritual Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin: Available at last check. Checked .
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