Daily Foundation FAQ: two capsules, food, and who should ask first
Nutriens editors
Short answers about Daily Foundation, taken from its label. If this page and the bottle ever disagree, the bottle wins.
When do I take it?
Two capsules in the morning with a meal. Breakfast is the easiest one to remember. A bottle of 60 lasts 30 days. The full routine is in the Daily Foundation breakfast routine.
Why with food?
Because the label says so, and because vitamins A, D and E are fat-soluble: they are absorbed along with the fat in a meal. No breakfast? Take it with your first real meal, at the same time each day.
What's inside?
12 vitamins (A, C, D, E and all eight B vitamins), 8 minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium and molybdenum) and three botanical blends. Every vitamin and mineral has its dose printed; the blends print their totals: 170, 110 and 190 mg. The tour, line by line, is what's actually in a complete daily foundation.
Does it have iron?
No. The panel has no iron, no iodine and no vitamin K. If your doctor has told you that you need any of these, they will need to come from somewhere else.
Why are some %DV numbers over 100?
The Daily Value is a label yardstick, not a limit. Vitamin B12 shows 1125% and biotin 1000%; neither has an upper limit set by the National Academies. Nutrients that do have one, like folic acid (1,000 mcg a day from supplements and fortified foods; Daily Foundation has 400 mcg), are why stacking needs a check. How to read a multivitamin label explains more.
Can niacin make my skin flush?
It can. Daily Foundation has 30 mg of niacin as niacin (nicotinic acid), and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes that flushing, a warm, red, sometimes itchy skin, can happen from about that amount. It usually passes. If it bothers you, talk to your doctor.
What's the capsule made of? Any allergens?
The label lists no allergens, and the capsule is plant-based (hypromellose). The other ingredients are rice flour, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. The blends include echinacea, garlic, spirulina, green tea extract and saw palmetto, so if you have plant allergies or take medication, read those lines with your doctor.
Can I take it with Sunlight and Omega Foundation?
Yes, that's the Daily Trio. Daily Foundation has 10 mcg of vitamin D; Sunlight Foundation adds 50 mcg (2,000 IU). Omega Foundation adds EPA and DHA, which Daily Foundation doesn't have, and it contains fish. If you take other vitamin D, ask your doctor about your total.
Can I take it with Magnesium Foundation?
Yes. Daily Foundation in the morning has 50 mg of magnesium; Magnesium Foundation in the evening has 275 mg. If you take any other magnesium, ask your doctor about your total.
Do I need a multivitamin if I eat well?
Maybe not. A multivitamin fills gaps; it doesn't replace food. If your meals are varied and you're unsure, ask your doctor.
Who should ask a doctor first?
- Anyone pregnant, trying, or nursing. It isn't a prenatal.
- Anyone taking medication or managing a medical condition.
- Anyone with blood work coming up: the FDA has warned that biotin can interfere with some lab tests, and Daily Foundation has 300 mcg.
- Parents: ask a pediatrician before giving any adult supplement to a child.
What if it's not for me?
Email us within 30 days of delivery, opened bottle included, and we refund the product price. No need to send it back.
Still deciding? Find your formula, or see the whole daily essentials range. If you start, print the free 14-day planner.
References
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. "Multivitamin/mineral Supplements: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals." ods.od.nih.gov
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. "Folate: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals." ods.od.nih.gov
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. "Niacin: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals." ods.od.nih.gov
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "The FDA Warns that Biotin May Interfere with Lab Tests: FDA Safety Communication."
- Daily Foundation label: Supplement Facts, other ingredients and suggested use.
