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All of our vitamin and supplement doses are based on scientific research. Three national surveys -the 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES),  NHANES III (1988–1994), and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (1994–1996) -have found that the diets of most Americans provide less than the RDA levels of vitamin E. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine has set an upper tolerable intake level for vitamin E at 1000 mg (1500 IU) per day for supplemental vitamin E. The amount of vitamin E in Cooper Complete Basic One is 134 mg (200 IU), which falls well within the upper limits established by the Food and Nutrition Board.

The NIH lists the upper limit of B6 as 100 mg for adults. This includes intake from food sources and supplements. Therefore, the levels of B6 found in the Basic One are safe. The Cooper Complete multivitamin is high in B vitamins. We recommend taking either a multivitamin or B Complex.

The Basic One is tested for the 8 major allergens. If an allergen is in the product, it is listed in bold under the supplement facts portion of the label.

Basic One does not contain any of the 8 allergens listed below:

• Milk
• Eggs
• Fish
• Crustacean/shellfish
• Tree nuts
• Peanuts
• Wheat
• Soy

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation found in the blood, increasing when there’s inflammation in the body. Your physician may order this blood test as part of your annual exam. Basic One has been found to lower C-Reactive Protein by 13 percent†.

Vitamin K is known to impact blood clotting and is not included in Basic One Daily Multivitamin. Please talk with your doctor or INR Clinic before adding this supplement to your diet.

Yes. It is safe to crush or cut the tablets.

Yes, the pill color is now cream-colored with speckles. We made the change to have a cleaner label. The pill color is the only change we have made, as the vitamins and minerals remain the same.

Calcium requirements vary by age and gender so a “one size fits all” isn’t optimal. Cooper Clinic physicians encourage patients to consume calcium through food rather than supplementation. We recommend calcium citrate if you need more calcium than what’s consumed in your normal daily diet.

Metafolin® is a brand name for a patented form of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) made by Merck. Almost 45 percent of the U.S. population has a mutation in one of the enzymes involved in folic acid metabolism. 5-MTHF circumvents this mutation and allows the body to get the supplement’s benefits.

The FDA changed nutrition (food) and supplement facts panels to make it easier to understand, and the International Unit (IU) measure is going away. 134 mg of vitamin E d-alpha-tocopheryl is equal to 200 mg. To convert from IU of vitamin E to mcg of vitamin E, multiply by 0.67.

D-alpha-tocopheryl succinate vitamin E is a natural (non-synthetic) form of vitamin E. Studies have shown that natural vitamin E is better absorbed and retained in the body than synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol.

The FDA changed nutrition (food) and supplement facts panels to make them easier to understand. To convert from mcg (microgram) to Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFE), divide by 0.60. (This conversion applies to both folic acid and 5-MTHF.)

The FDA changed nutrition (food) and supplement facts panels to make it easier to understand, and the International Unit (IU) measure is going away. 600 mcg vitamin A is the same amount of vitamin A as 2000 IU. To convert from IU of vitamin A or beta-carotene to mcg RAE (Retinol Activity Equivalents), multiply by 0.30.

The FDA changed nutrition (food) and supplement facts panels to make it easier to understand, and the International Unit (IU) measure for vitamins and supplements has been eliminated. 50 mcg vitamin D is the same amount of vitamin D as 2,000 IU. To convert from IU of vitamin D to mcg of vitamin D, multiply by 0.025.

While the level of B vitamins in Basic One should not disrupt sleep, we suggest this multivitamin and mineral supplement be taken with breakfast or lunch if this is a concern.

Because Basic One contains the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, it is important to take this multivitamin and mineral formulation with a meal containing fat to absorb these vitamins.

Basic One Daily Multivitamin and Basic One With Iron Daily Multivitamin are identical formulations except for iron. Research shows most adults do not need more iron than what is consumed in food.