Designs for Health’s Twice Daily Multi™ has been improved in the following ways:

Sizes: 60, 120 or 240 caps. You must login or register in order to view product sizes and prices for each.

1. The vitamin A is now naturally from fish liver oil and mixed carotenoids from palm tree fruit—a total of 3200 IU per two capsules.
2. Vitamin D has increased from 100 IU to 500 IU!
3. Vitamin E is now mixed tocopherols emphasizing gamma, with the second highest amount being delta and the lowest emphasis on alpha tocopherol.
4. Methylcobalamin B12 (the best form for homocysteine maintenance*) has increased from 100mcg to 500mcg.
5. Still high in all B vitamins—including 400mcg folates (NatureFolate™ blend).
6. Albion chelated minerals for optimal absorbability.
7. Selenium as selenomethionine for increasing metallothionine levels for the purpose of optimizing zinc metabolism and control of heavy metals.

Designs for Health have put their Twice Daily Multi,™ Calcium Malate Chelate, Magnesium Malate Chelate, and the Omega Ultra Marine™ Softgel in convenient Twice Daily Essential Packets™ to make it simple to take the basics everyday. Think of taking Twice Daily Essential Packets™ as your daily commitment to great health

Warning on Synthetic Folic Acid: Read about the important differences and safety concerns to consider between Synthetic Folic vs Natural Folate (DFH uses Natural Folate in their products).

Sizes: 60, 120 or 240 caps.

Serving Size: 2 Vegetarian Capsules

Product Contains:

• Vitamin A 3200 IU;
  (from Palmitate, fish, and mixed carotenoids from palm tree fruit)
• Alpha Carotene 4 mg;
• Beta Carotene 15 mg;
• Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 500 mg;
• Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 500 IU;
• Vitamin E 50 IU;
• d-gamma tocopherol 100 mg;
• d delta tocopherol 42 mg;
• d-alpha tocopherol 22 mg;
• d-beta tocopherol 3 mg;
• Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine HCl) 50 mg;
• Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) 30 mg;
• Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) 30 mg;
• Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 50 mg;
• Folates (NatureFolate ™ blend) 400 mcg;
• Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 500 mcg;
• Biotin (as d-Biotin) 300 mcg;
• Pantothenic Acid 50 mg;
  (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) Iodine (as Kelp) 75 mcg;
• Zinc (TRAACS® Zinc Glycinate Chelate) 15 mg;
• Selenium
  (as Selenium Glycinate Complex) 200 mcg;
• Manganese (TRAACS® Manganese Glycinate Chelate) 3 mg;
• Chromium (TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 400 mcg;
• Molybdenum (TRAACS® Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) 100 mcg;
• Boron (as Glycinate Complex) 2 mg;
• Alpha Lipoic Acid 20 mg

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules per day with meals or as directed by your health care practitioner.

This product does not contain: wheat, yeast, soy, gluten, eggs, dairy, corn, artificial colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives.

This has been my #1 favorite multi since 1998 because it's great for both men and women, it's packed with antioxidants and covers the basics quite well. Just be sure to add in your calcium and magnesium separately depending on your needs. OsteoForce is a great formula for your bones and mineral needs.

Read Customer questions and answers about Nutrition Basics in our FAQ.

Designs for Health’s Twice Daily Multi™ has been improved in the following ways:

1. The vitamin A is now naturally from fish liver oil and mixed carotenoids from palm tree fruit—a total of 3200 IU per two capsules.
2. Vitamin D has increased from 100 IU to 500 IU!
3. Vitamin E is now mixed tocopherols emphasizing gamma, with the second highest amount being delta and the lowest emphasis on alpha tocopherol.
4. Methylcobalamin B12 (the best form for homocysteine maintenance) has increased from 100mcg to 500mcg.
5. Still high in all B vitamins—including 400mcg Folates (NatureFolate ™ blend).
6. Albion chelated minerals for optimal absorbability.
7. Selenium as selenomethionine for increasing metallothionine levels for the purpose of optimizing zinc metabolism and control of heavy metals.

Research Review
Twice Daily Multi Unique Features

• Rich in the immune enhancing antioxidant nutrients vitamins C,1 E,2 and lipoic acid.[3]
• High in B6, Folates (NatureFolate ™ blend) and B12, all of which help lower serum homocysteine. Elevated homocysteine is increasingly being recognized as a risk factor for heart disease and birth defects.[4 5 6]
• High in chromium, a trace mineral essential for healthy sugar and fat metabolism. Most diets contain less than 60% of the minimum suggested intake of chromium. Insufficient intakes of chromium lead to signs and symptoms of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Supplemental chromium given to people with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes leads to improved blood glucose, insulin, and lipid variables. Chromium also improves lean body mass.[7]
• Balanced in iodine and selenium content. Both trace minerals must be present in the correct balance in order for thyroid health to occur.[8] Imbalanced intake of iodine and selenium should be avoided as this may impair thyroid function.[9]
• Rich in boron, which is essential for bone health and optimal mental energy.[10]
• Contains high dose of biotin, a crucial nutrient for healthy fat and blood sugar metabolism, and healthy nails.[11]
• Rich in zinc, which is needed for immune function, protein synthesis, and appetite control.[12]
• Free of calcium and magnesium, which require dosing according to individual needs.

What Are True Chelates?
For minerals to properly form coordinate covalent bonds with the amino groups of amino acids, they must be mixed in liquid solution.These bonds cannot form in a dry environment by simply mixing ingredients together in powdered form. True chelates need to be small enough in molecular weight to be absorbed by the body (not more than 800 daltons).True chelates are absorbed better than mineral salts and are better retained in body tissue. Chelates are better tolerated than non-bound mineral salts.Since they are better tolerated and absorbed they are less likely to cause loose stools or other gastrointestinal discomfort.

The ligands that the minerals are chelated to are important as the chelated compound will remain chelated throughout the gut and into the bloodstream.Mineral salts from non-true chelates break apart far sooner, usually in the stomach, leaving the body with the extra compound to deal with and the mineral in ionic form.Ionic minerals can interfere with the absorption of other minerals such as iron and zinc whereas chelated minerals do not.

Albion minerals are mainly chelated with the amino acid glycine due to its low molecular weight. It helps to slow the degeneration of muscle tissue by aiding the synthesis of creatine.Glycine is involved in energy production, formation of amino acids for the immune system, CNS function, and prostate health.

DFH Complete Multi
This classic 6-per day full-spectrum multivitamin includes Albion chelated minerals for maximum bioavailability, high gamma tocopherol Vitamin E, natural mixed carotenoids from the palm tree fruit—the best source of preformed Vitamin A—and additional supportive nutrients not typically found in multivitamins such as alpha lipoic acid, TMG, fruit bioflavonoids and even choline and inositol. It contains a hefty dose of all the B vitamins so easily depleted by stress (B12 in the ideal methylcobalamin form), 500 IU of Vitamin D, and calcium and magnesium in a 1:2 ratio. Selenium and iodine are found together in balance here since it is crucial that the body has both for healthy thyroid function. This is a power-house multi! Two capsules with each meal is recommended.

DFH Complete Multi™ Copper and Iron Free!
This formula has been designed for patients with high oxidative stress or elevated metals, men receiving adequate iron in their diets, and menopausal women.

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5. Kaplan LN, Mamer OA, Hoffer LJ. Parenteral vitamin B12 reduces hyperhomocysteinemia in end-stage renal disease. Clin Invest Med 2001; 24:5-11.
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9. Arthur JR, Nicol F, Beckett GJ. The role of selenium in thyroid hormone metabolism and effects of selenium deficiency on thyroid hormone and iodine metabolism. Biol Trace Elem Res 1992; 33:37-42.
10. Penland JG. The importance of boron nutrition for brain and psychological function. Biol Trace Elem Res 1998; 66:299-317.
11. Zhang H, Osada K, Maebashi M, Ito M, Komai M, Furukawa Y. A high biotin diet improves the impaired glucose tolerance of long-term spontaneously hyperglycemic rats with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1996; 42:517-26.
12. Shay NF, Mangian HF. Neurobiology of zinc-influenced eating behavior. J Nutr 2000; 130:1493S-9S.