Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.
Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate (mid, $52) vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day (mid, $29–$39) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).
Compared on 3 shared specs · same category (supplement).
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
| Spec | Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day |
|---|---|---|
| price | $52 | $29–$39 |
| servings | 60/jar | 30/bottle |
| dose | 200mg elemental/serving | 2 caps/day |
| certifications | NSF Certified for Sport | NSF GMP, third-party tested |
Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate also publishes: form, sweetener
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day also publishes: features
Who should buy which
Anyone who wants a well-absorbed, gentle magnesium for evening or recovery use, or who reacted badly to cheap magnesium oxide.
You already get enough magnesium from diet, or you want a capsule rather than a mix-in powder.
Anyone wanting a clinically credible multivitamin without paying AG1 prices, or buyers with MTHFR mutations needing methylated forms.
You want a one-scoop daily greens powder (AG1), or you take individual supplements custom-tuned to your labs.