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AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which — compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Editor & Founder
Published May 3, 2026
AG1
AG1

AG1 Foundational Nutrition

The greens powder that became a category — premium-priced and worth understanding before buying.

PRICE
$79–$99/mo
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Thorne
Thorne

Basic Nutrients 2/Day

The multivitamin clinicians actually recommend — Mayo Clinic partner, methylated B vitamins, no junk.

PRICE
$29–$39
View at Thorne
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile — read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Side-by-side specs

SpecAG1 AG1 Foundational NutritionThorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
price$79–$99/mo$29–$39
servings30 per pouch30/bottle
certificationsNSF Certified for SportNSF GMP, third-party tested

AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition also publishes: ingredients, subscription

Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day also publishes: dose, features

Who should buy which

Pick the AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition if

Buyers who want one daily foundational scoop instead of managing 4-6 separate supplements, and who value the NSF certification.

Skip if

You're budget-sensitive, you already take a structured stack, or you're skeptical of multi-ingredient blends.

Pick the Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day if

Anyone wanting a clinically credible multivitamin without paying AG1 prices, or buyers with MTHFR mutations needing methylated forms.

Skip if

You want a one-scoop daily greens powder (AG1), or you take individual supplements custom-tuned to your labs.

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