For me, my deficiencies showed up in my body as fatigue. Now granted, I skew sleepy by nature—think more indoor cat curled under a sunbeam than high-octane energizer bunny—but this past year, my lethargy has hit uncharted territory. And we’re not talking a post-lunch slump. I’m referring to a full-body exhaustion, the kind that settles in even after eight solid hours of beauty sleep. Days blurred together in a haze of brain fog, forgotten errands, and long stares at my laptop screen, cursor blinking like it too was waiting for a thought to arrive. Eventually, even I had to admit: something was off.

So, I did what any wellness-aware zillennial with a Prime membership would do. I scheduled a visit with my doctor—and then promptly logged into my Amazon account after our appointment. It was time to swap out my nostalgic berry-flavored chewables for something less delicious, but infinitely more effective. Adulthood, it seems, tastes less like candy and more like responsibility.

Six weeks in—with only a few forgotten mornings here and there—I can confidently say: the fog has lifted. No, I’m not bouncing out of bed singing show tunes, but I finally feel like what a 29-year-old should feel like—I have enough energy to get through the day without that late-afternoon mental crash, and my thoughts no longer move at glacial pace. It’s subtle, but noticeable—like turning up the brightness a few notches on a dimmed screen. While I’ll never say no to a nap, I no longer need one to function. Turns out, when you give your body the nutrients it’s been quietly begging for, it remembers how to show up for you.

How to Take Thorne Basic Nutrients

It’s simple enough—just take two pills a day. No complicated regimen, no color-coded pill organizers (unless that’s your thing). But let’s set expectations: this isn’t a floral-scented, spa-like supplement moment. Thorne’s vitamins are no-fuss, no-frills, and yes—a bit pungent. The experts assure us not to fret when we get a whiff—the strong scent is due sulfur compounds associated vitamin B rich supplements. But hey, we’re all adults here, right?

Of course, with any new wellness routine, there’s always a little trial and error. I learned the hard way that popping these on an empty stomach is…not ideal. Cue the midday queasiness and regret. “It’s best to take this potent Thorne vitamin in the morning with food to prevent the potential side effect of nausea,” says Brondo. “Plus, a meal containing dietary fat can help to better absorb fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K).”

Lesson learned: a solid breakfast isn’t just good for your mood—it’s key to making the most of your supplements, too. Consider it your morning ritual upgrade: coffee, toast, and a little science-backed self-care.

How long does it take to see results from taking Thorne Basic Nutrients?

All our experts agree on one universal truth: every body is different. Which means, so is the timeline for seeing results. “Different vitamins and minerals are absorbed by the body at different rates,” Brondo continues. “In general, within a few weeks, you should start to notice most vitamin and mineral levels return to baseline after starting a multivitamin.” That said, if you’re working from a deeper deficiency, it may take a bit more time—and a bit more patience. The key is consistency, listening to your body even when progress feels slow, and consulting with your clinician. After all, wellness is rarely an overnight transformation—it’s a quiet recalibration, one capsule at a time.

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