Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin - 120 Capsules
Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin - 120 Capsules
Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin is a high-potency multivitamin and mineral food supplement in 120 capsules, giving a 60-day supply at two capsules per day, with 19 nutrients at or above the EU source threshold.
This is the European formulation of Two-Per-Day, item 02314EU, built to EU ingredient standards for food supplements. It differs from the North American version of the same product, so the figures on this page are taken from the EU label in front of us rather than from the US spec. Nutrient percentages below are EU Nutrient Reference Values, not US Daily Values.
Two-Per-Day is a broad-coverage daily multivitamin rather than a high-dose single-nutrient product. Several ingredients that get a lot of attention on the brand's marketing are present in small supporting amounts: 100 mg of magnesium as magnesium oxide, 5 mg of quercetin, 25 mg of alpha lipoic acid, 50 mg of inositol. If you are buying specifically for magnesium or quercetin, a dedicated single-ingredient product will give you far more per serving. It also contains no iron, no calcium as a declared nutrient, no copper and no vitamin K.
At a glance
- Format: multivitamin and mineral food supplement, 120 capsules
- Serving: 2 capsules daily, 60 servings per bottle (60-day supply)
- Formulation: EU-market formula, Life Extension item 02314EU
- Headline amounts per 2 capsules: 470 mg vitamin C (588% NRV), 25 µg vitamin D (500% NRV), 300 µg vitamin B12 (12,000% NRV), 400 µg folate as calcium L-methylfolate (200% NRV)
- Nutrients at or above the 15% NRV source threshold: 19
- Capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (plant-derived cellulose)
- Regulatory status: food supplement, regulated in Ireland by the FSAI and HPRA
- Delivery: next-working-day dispatch by DPD from our Dublin warehouse
Supplement facts
| Nutrient | Per 2 capsules | %NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (retinyl acetate) | 150 µg RE | 19% |
| Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) | 25 µg | 500% |
| Vitamin E | 57 mg α-TE | 479% |
| Vitamin C | 470 mg | 588% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 25 mg | 2,273% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 25 mg | 1,786% |
| Niacin | 50 mg NE | 313% |
| Vitamin B6 | 10 mg | 714% |
| Folic acid (calcium L-methylfolate) | 400 µg | 200% |
| Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) | 300 µg | 12,000% |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 600% |
| Pantothenic acid | 18 mg | 300% |
| Magnesium (magnesium oxide) | 100 mg | 27% |
| Zinc (zinc citrate, zinc mono-L-methionine sulphate) | 14 mg | 140% |
| Manganese (citrate, gluconate) | 2 mg | 100% |
| Selenium (selenium-enriched yeast, L-selenomethionine, sodium selenite) | 100 µg | 182% |
| Chromium (chromium picolinate) | 200 µg | 500% |
| Molybdenum (sodium molybdate) | 100 µg | 200% |
| Iodine (potassium iodide) | 150 µg | 100% |
| Beta-carotene | 1.79 mg | – |
| providing vitamin A | 850 µg RE | 106% |
| Alpha lipoic acid | 25 mg | – |
| Inositol | 50 mg | – |
| Boron (sodium tetraborate) | 3 mg | – |
| Lycopene | 1 mg | – |
| Bio-Quercetin® proprietary blend | 15 mg | – |
| including quercetin | 5 mg | – |
| including fenugreek seed extract (6:1), plant equivalent 36 mg | 6 mg | – |
| providing galactomannans | 4 mg | – |
| Aztec marigold flower extract (500:1), plant equivalent 5,727 mg | 11 mg | – |
| RE = retinol equivalent. α-TE = alpha-tocopherol equivalent. NE = niacin equivalent. – = no EU Nutrient Reference Value established. Total vitamin A across both sources is 1,000 µg RE, which is 125% NRV. | ||
Full ingredients: ascorbic acid, bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), capsule shell [glazing agent (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose)], magnesium oxide, d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate, myoinositol, nicotinamide, mixed tocopherols, zinc citrate, thiamin hydrochloride, D-biotin, sodium tetraborate, anti-caking agents (magnesium salts of fatty acids, silicon dioxide), alpha lipoic acid, riboflavin, selenium-enriched yeast, calcium pantothenate, Bio-Quercetin® proprietary blend (fenugreek seed extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum), quercetin), calcium ascorbate, cholecalciferol, zinc mono-L-methionine sulphate, Aztec marigold flower extract (Tagetes erecta), pyridoxine hydrochloride, manganese citrate, L-selenomethionine, sodium selenite, lycopene, manganese gluconate, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, methylcobalamin, riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium, beta-carotene, chromium picolinate, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, retinyl acetate, calcium L-methylfolate.
Key features
- Two capsules a day, 60 servings per bottle, so one bottle covers two months
- 19 nutrients at or above the EU 15% NRV source threshold, which is what makes the authorised claims below legally available
- Folate supplied as calcium L-methylfolate at 400 µg rather than as plain folic acid
- Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin; vitamin B6 supplied as both pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate; riboflavin as both riboflavin and riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium
- Three selenium sources at 100 µg total: selenium-enriched yeast, L-selenomethionine and sodium selenite
- Vitamin A split across retinyl acetate and beta-carotene, both amounts declared separately on the label
- Capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, a plant-derived cellulose, not gelatine
- Full supplement facts panel published above, including the amounts with no EU reference value
Authorised EU health claims
Because 19 nutrients in this formula meet or exceed the 15% NRV source threshold, the following authorised claims apply. Each is stated for the nutrient that holds it.
- Energy and tiredness. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin C, magnesium, manganese and iodine each contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, pantothenic acid, vitamin C and magnesium each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Immune system. Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, zinc and selenium each contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
- Protection of cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin C, vitamin E, riboflavin, zinc, selenium and manganese each contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Psychological function and the nervous system. Thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, biotin, vitamin C and magnesium each contribute to normal psychological function. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin, vitamin C, magnesium and iodine each contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vision. Vitamin A, riboflavin and zinc each contribute to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Bones and muscle. Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc and manganese each contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function, and magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, zinc and iodine each contribute to the maintenance of normal skin. Biotin, zinc and selenium each contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. Zinc and selenium each contribute to the maintenance of normal nails.
- Red blood cells and iron. Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 each contribute to normal red blood cell formation, and riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells. Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism, riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron, and vitamin C increases iron absorption.
- Thyroid. Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function. Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
- Other authorised claims held by this formula. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels. Molybdenum contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes. Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth and blood vessels.
These are authorised health claims under EU Regulation 1924/2006 and Commission Regulation (EU) 432/2012, relating only to the named nutrients. No health claim is made for quercetin, galactomannans, fenugreek extract, Aztec marigold extract, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha lipoic acid, inositol, lycopene, boron or mixed tocopherols. None of those ingredients holds an authorised EU health claim.
How to take
Adults: take two capsules daily, in divided doses, with meals. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Suitable for adults aged 18 and over.
This product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. No authorised EU health claim is made on this page for quercetin, fenugreek extract, Aztec marigold extract, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha lipoic acid, inositol, lycopene or boron. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin?
It is a broad-spectrum multivitamin and mineral food supplement taken as two capsules per day. This bottle contains 120 capsules, which is 60 servings. Alongside the vitamins and minerals it includes beta-carotene, alpha lipoic acid, inositol, boron, lycopene, a Bio-Quercetin blend and an Aztec marigold flower extract.
Why does this label differ from the one on the Life Extension US website?
Life Extension makes two versions of Two-Per-Day. The one we stock is the European formulation, item 02314EU, which has been built to EU ingredient standards for food supplements. Compared with the North American version it contains less vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, zinc, selenium, vitamin A and vitamin D, and it does not contain apigenin. If you have read the US supplement facts online, the figures will not match this product. Everything published on this page is taken from the EU label.
How long does one bottle last?
Sixty days. The serving is two capsules and there are 120 capsules in the bottle, so 60 servings. Life Extension recommends splitting the two capsules across two meals rather than taking both at once.
Is 10 mg of vitamin B6 a high amount?
It is well above the EU Nutrient Reference Value of 1.4 mg, which is why it shows as 714% NRV. For context, EFSA set a tolerable upper intake level for vitamin B6 of 12 mg per day for adults in 2023, so this product sits below that ceiling from this source. The label carries the standard advisory that long-term intakes of vitamin B6 may lead to mild tingling and numbness. If you take other supplements containing vitamin B6, add up your total daily intake.
Does it contain iron?
No. There is no iron in this formula, and calcium, copper and vitamin K are not declared nutrients either. If you have been advised to take iron, you will need a separate product. Vitamin C is present at 470 mg and vitamin C increases iron absorption, which is an authorised claim for vitamin C.
Is it suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
The capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, a plant-derived cellulose, so there is no gelatine in the capsule. We do not list this product as vegetarian or vegan, because the label does not state the source of the cholecalciferol (vitamin D) or of the magnesium salts of fatty acids used as an anti-caking agent, and cholecalciferol is commonly derived from lanolin. We are confirming both with the supplier and will state the position here once we have it in writing rather than infer it.
Can I take this if I am pregnant or trying to conceive?
The label states that this product contains vitamin A and should not be taken if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant, except on the advice of a doctor or antenatal clinic. It also states that beta-carotene should not be taken by heavy smokers. Please speak to your GP, pharmacist or antenatal clinic before taking this or any supplement if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.
How much magnesium and quercetin does it actually contain?
Magnesium is 100 mg per two capsules, supplied as magnesium oxide, which is 27% NRV. Quercetin is 5 mg, within a 15 mg Bio-Quercetin blend. Both are supporting amounts in a broad multivitamin rather than therapeutic single-ingredient doses. If magnesium or quercetin is your main reason for buying, a dedicated single-ingredient supplement will give you considerably more per serving.
Are there any other precautions?
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any prescribed medicines. The label advises consulting your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, paleness, chills, headache, dizziness or confusion. Keep out of reach of children, do not exceed the recommended daily dose, and do not use if the outer seal is broken or damaged.
How is it delivered, and will there be customs charges?
We hold stock in our own warehouse in Dublin and dispatch by DPD for next-working-day delivery across Ireland on orders placed before our daily cut-off. Because the product ships from within Ireland, there are no customs charges or import duties on Irish orders.
Advisory information (Ireland)
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- This product contains vitamin A. Do not take if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant, except on the advice of a doctor or antenatal clinic.
- Beta-carotene should not be taken by heavy smokers.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant or taking any prescribed medicines.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as sweating, paleness, chills, headache, dizziness or confusion.
- Long-term intakes of vitamin B6 may lead to mild tingling and numbness.
- Contains fenugreek seed extract. Check the full ingredients list above if you have any known allergies or sensitivities.
- Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Do not purchase if the outer seal is broken or damaged. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
- For adults aged 18 and over.
- This is a food supplement and not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.
- Food supplements in Ireland are regulated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), with medicinal products regulated by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).