Basic #3 contains the following vitamins and minerals: Biotin, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin E, Zinc, Boron, Folate and Vanadium.

It also contains the concentrates: Pineapple, broccoli, carrot, apple, orange, tomato, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beet, blueberry, celery, grape, grapefruit, kale, lemon, lime, plum, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, radish, cantaloupe, cherry, leek, onion, papaya, peach, pear, as well as a soluble and insoluble fiber base.

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in a number of functions within the body. The best sources of this mineral are beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and grains, although the amount found in these plants varies significantly and generally depends on the mineral content of the soil. Hard tap water can also supply molybdenum to the diet.

This mineral is crucial in processes such as metabolizing iron and detoxifying sulfates. Doctors believe that this may help to reduce the number of sulfite-reactive asthma attacks.

As one might expect, nutritional needs change significantly when you cut an entire food group out of your diet. In addition to eliminating breads and pastas, the more restrictive early phases of the Atkins Diet also ban virtually all fruits and a number of vegetables, like carrots and peas. This may leave dieters quite vulnerable to malnutrition, and doctors warn that the lack of fiber may put them at risk for heart disease. In order to prevent such complications, this product includes both a phytonutrient blend and a soluble and insoluble fiber base.

While this seems like an excellent way to avoid the most significant pitfalls of the Atkins Diet, it may not be as effective as the manufacturer claimed, since this product has recently been discontinued. This may change in the near future.

• Website posts a complete list of ingredients
• Fairly affordable at $19.99 for a one month supply

• Product has been discontinued
• Does not contain 2-AEP
• Website does not post testimonials

Those on low carbohydrate diets may be disappointed to learn that Atkins Basic 3 has been discontinued, but it is unlikely that the plant extracts and fiber it contained was actually enough to make up for their absence in one’s diet. Rather than looking for specific herbs and plant extracts when choosing a multivitamin, we strongly recommend looking for a product that contains an absorption enhancer. This will help to ensure that the vitamins and minerals in the supplement are actually utilized by the body. The advanced ingredient 2-AEP has been shown to significantly increase the rate of absorption.