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Life Extension, Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, 120 Tablets

(4.25)
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Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, 120 Tablets is a high-potency two-tablet formula with a Bioavailability Index of 4.25. It uses L-5-MTHF folate, methylcobalamin B12 and vitamin D3; magnesium is 100 mg as magnesium oxide.

$18.38 (⚖️ Standard)
Price Updated At (from Iherb US): 6/15/26, 7:17 PM
Life Extension, Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, 120 Tablets

Key Facts

Fast product-level facts before the full review.

Bioavailability Index BI
4.25

SFR's form-based score for this saved formula; it is not an absorption percentage.

Serving
2 tablets daily

Take in divided doses with meals; the bottle contains 60 labeled servings.

Vitamin D
50 mcg (2,000 IU) D3

Provides 250% DV per 2-tablet serving as cholecalciferol.

Iron
Not listed in Supplement Facts

Iron is not listed as a nutrient in the supplied 120-tablet Supplement Facts.

Notable nutrient forms
L-5-MTHF, methyl-B12, D3 + L-OptiZinc®

Folate uses L-5-MTHF, B12 methylcobalamin, vitamin D cholecalciferol, and zinc includes L-OptiZinc®.

Mineral form pattern
Selective chelation

Boron and molybdenum are amino-acid chelates; zinc is mixed, while magnesium is magnesium oxide.

Main tradeoff
Magnesium: 100 mg as oxide

Magnesium provides 24% DV per serving; SFR rates magnesium oxide Low for form-based bioavailability.

Life Extension Two-Per-Day Supplement Facts & Bioavailability Review

Updated 10/18/2026

Supplement Facts & Bioavailability

Full ingredient list with serving amounts, Daily Values, and bioavailability levels.

Serving Size:2 TabletsServings Per Container:60Price Per Serving:$0.31
IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene, acetate) (5,000 IU) 1500 mcg^167%
Up. Medium
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, calcium and niacinamide ascorbates) 470 mg522%
High
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (2,000 IU) 50 mcg250%
High
Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate, D-alpha tocopherol) 67 mg447%
High
Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 75 mg6250%
High
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (as riboflavin, riboflavin 5'-phosphate) 50 mg3846%
Up. Medium
Niacin (as niacinamide, niacinamide ascorbate) 50 mg°313%
High
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate) 75 mg4412%
Up. Medium
Folate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) 680 mcg°170%
High
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 300 mcg12500%
High
Biotin 300 mcg1000%
High
Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 50 mg1000%
High
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg100%
High
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 100 mg24%
Low
Zinc (as zinc citrate, L-OptiZinc® zinc mono-L-methionine sulfate) 25 mg227%
High
Selenium [as sodium selenite, SelenoExcell® high selenium yeast, Se-methyl L-selenocysteine] 200 mcg364%
High
Manganese (as manganese citrate, gluconate) 2 mg87%
Up. Medium
Chromium [as Crominex® 3+ chromium stabilized with Capros® amla extract (fruit), PrimaVie® Shilajit] 200 mcg571%
Superior
Molybdenum (as molybdenum amino acid chelate) 100 mcg222%
High
Inositol 50 mg**
High
Alpha lipoic acid 25 mg**
High
Natural mixed tocopherols (providing gamma, delta, alpha, beta) 20 mg**
High
Bio-Quercetin® Proprietary Blend providing 35% quercetin (5 mg) [from Japanese sophora concentrate (flower bud)], 30% galactomannans (4 mg) [from fenugreek (seed)] 14 mg**
Superior
Marigold extract (Tagetes erecta)(flower)[std. to 5 mg trans-lutein, 155 mcg trans-zeaxanthin] 11.12 mg**
High
Apigenin 5 mg**
Low
Boron (as boron amino acid chelate) 3 mg**
High
Lycopene [from LycoBeads® natural tomato extract (fruit)] 1 mg**
High
**Daily Value not established.^RAE (retinol activity equivalent). °DFE (dietary folate equivalent). •NE (niacin equivalent).
Microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, food starch modified, silica, vegetable stearate, maltodextrin, coating (purified water, hypromellose, glycerin), sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil.

Summary

Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, 120 Tablets is a high-potency two-tablet multivitamin with a vitamin-heavy dose profile and clearly disclosed nutrient forms.

The clearest strength is form transparency: the label identifies methylfolate, methylcobalamin, vitamin D3, mixed vitamin E forms, and a mixed zinc system that includes L-OptiZinc®. The clearest tradeoff is the mineral block: magnesium contributes 100 mg (24% DV) and is supplied as magnesium oxide.

This formula is best understood as a high-potency option rather than a near-Daily-Value multivitamin.

High-Potency Dosing Is the Defining Choice

The defining dose choice is an aggressive B-vitamin profile. Vitamin B1 provides 75 mg (6250% DV), vitamin B6 75 mg (4412% DV), and vitamin B12 300 mcg (12500% DV); vitamins C, D3, and E are also supplied above 200% DV.

That pattern matters more than the raw ingredient count: users looking for conservative daily coverage should recognize that this formula is positioned and dosed as high potency. The mineral contribution is less even, with magnesium at 100 mg (24% DV).

Which Two-Per-Day Variant Does This Review Cover?

Life Extension Two-Per-Day is available in tablet and capsule formats, with 60-count and 120-count bottle options. We compared the Supplement Facts across the 60-tablet, 120-tablet, 60-capsule, and 120-capsule versions. The active nutrient formula appears identical; the main difference is bottle size and delivery format.

Variant What changes How to use this review
120 Tablets Tablet format, larger bottle This is the exact variant analyzed on this page.
60 Tablets Same tablet formula, smaller bottle The Supplement Facts appear identical to the 120-tablet version; only the count changes.
120 Capsules Same active formula, capsule format The Supplement Facts appear identical to the tablet version; the difference is mainly delivery format and inactive ingredients.
60 Capsules Same capsule formula, smaller bottle The Supplement Facts appear identical to the 120-capsule version; only the count changes.

The Bioavailability Index on this page should be understood as an analysis of the Two-Per-Day active nutrient formula, not only of one bottle size. For the checked variants, the Supplement Facts appear identical, so the BI interpretation is the same. The practical choice is mainly about tablet vs capsule format, bottle size, price per serving, and availability.

The delivery-format differences between tablets and capsules are covered in the next section.

Tablets vs Capsules: Same Supplement Facts, Different Delivery Format

Life Extension Two-Per-Day is available in both tablet and capsule formats. Based on the compared Supplement Facts, the active vitamin and mineral formula appears identical, so the Bioavailability Index applies to the formula rather than only to the 120-tablet bottle.

The practical difference is mainly in the delivery format and inactive ingredients. Tablets are a compressed solid form, while capsules contain the formula inside a vegetable cellulose capsule shell. This does not automatically mean that one version is more bioavailable than the other; the active nutrient forms remain the key factor.

Format What is different Who may prefer it
Tablets Includes stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, and a coating made with purified water, hypromellose, and glycerin. Users who are comfortable with coated compressed tablets and do not mind standard tablet excipients.
Capsules Uses a vegetable cellulose capsule shell instead of a tablet coating and disintegrant system. Users who prefer capsule format or want to avoid the additional tablet coating and croscarmellose sodium.

Both versions share several inactive ingredients, including dicalcium phosphate, modified food starch, silica, vegetable stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, sunflower lecithin, and sunflower oil.

Bottom line: if the current labels remain identical, the choice between tablets and capsules is mostly about swallowing preference, tolerance of inactive ingredients, price, and availability — not about a different nutrient profile.

For a side-by-side SKU-level view, see the Life Extension Two-Per-Day 120 Capsules vs 120 Tablets comparison.

Form Choices: Strong Disclosure, Uneven Minerals

The label makes several important form choices easy to audit. Folate is supplied as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, and zinc combines zinc citrate with L-OptiZinc® zinc mono-L-methionine sulfate.

Bio-Quercetin® is disclosed as a 14 mg proprietary blend providing 5 mg quercetin and 4 mg galactomannans, so the branded name can be read together with the actual blend specification.

The mineral strategy is selective rather than uniformly chelated: boron and molybdenum are amino-acid chelates, while magnesium remains magnesium oxide. The formula therefore has detailed form disclosure without using the same delivery strategy across every mineral.

Label Claims and Suggested Use

The product is labeled Gluten Free, Soy-free, and Non-GMO LE Certified. The supplied evidence does not document a vegetarian or vegan claim, and it does not include a product-specific testing claim.

Suggested use is two tablets daily in divided doses with meals. The label also says not to exceed the recommended dose, to keep the product out of reach of children, and to consult a physician if undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if pregnant or lactating.

For vitamin D, the label specifically advises periodic serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D measurement for individuals consuming more than 50 mcg (2,000 IU) per day from diet and supplements.

Who This Formula Fits Best

This formula is a better fit for users who want a broad, high-potency multivitamin in two daily tablets and who pay attention to named nutrient forms rather than only ingredient count.

It is less aligned with preferences for near-Daily-Value dosing, a one-unit routine, or substantial magnesium coverage. The supplied Supplement Facts also do not list iron as a nutrient, which matters for buyers specifically looking for an iron-containing multivitamin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this review for the 120-tablet or capsule version?

This page covers Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin, 120 Tablets (UPC 737870231516). The supplied materials do not establish that capsule variants use an identical formula, so capsule versions should be checked separately.

What is the serving size for Life Extension Two-Per-Day 120 Tablets?

The serving size is 2 tablets. Suggested use is two tablets daily in divided doses with meals. A 120-tablet bottle contains 60 servings, so at the labeled daily intake it provides 60 days of use.

How potent is Life Extension Two-Per-Day compared with Daily Values?

It is a high-potency formula by its label pattern. For example, vitamin B1 is 6250% DV, vitamin B6 is 4412% DV, vitamin B12 is 12500% DV, and vitamin C is 522% DV. These percentages describe the amount on the label; they do not by themselves establish greater benefit or individual suitability.

Which ingredient forms stand out in Life Extension Two-Per-Day?

Folate is supplied as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, vitamin D as cholecalciferol, and zinc combines zinc citrate with L-OptiZinc® zinc mono-L-methionine sulfate. The mineral strategy is not uniform, however: magnesium is supplied as magnesium oxide.

Does Life Extension Two-Per-Day contain iron?

Iron is not listed as a nutrient in the supplied Supplement Facts for the 120-tablet product analyzed here. That is relevant for buyers specifically looking for an iron-containing multivitamin.

Is Life Extension Two-Per-Day vegetarian or vegan?

The supplied product evidence does not state a vegetarian or vegan claim. It does state Gluten Free, Soy-free, and Non-GMO LE Certified. A vegan or vegetarian status should not be inferred from the excipient list alone.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any health-related questions or concerns.

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