Perfect Prenatal Whole-Food Multivitamin
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Overview
This prenatal multivitamin provides a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals and herbal blends that are designed to support the health of both mother and baby during pregnancy. However, some of the active compounds are included at excessive levels, while some of the supporting minerals are provided at low levels that may not provide the advertised benefits. The herbal blends included in the product have weak supporting evidence and potential safety issues. While the product has some useful ingredients, certain ingredients may be superfluous and the overall evidence base may be weak.
The Good
Provides a comprehensive range of vitamins and minerals essential for prenatal health.
Includes high doses of folate (600mcg DFE) which is critical for fetal development.
Contains a high dose of iron (27mg), which is vital to prevent anemia in mothers.
The Bad
Contains soy, which may be an allergen for some individuals
Calcium and magnesium are included at low doses, which may not be sufficient to meet the recommended daily intake for all individuals
Some ingredients (e.g., Vitamin B6, Iron) are provided at high percentages of the Daily Value, which may be excessive for some people and may potentially cause undesirable side effects in certain populations.
Is it for you?
Best For: Pregnant women, women planning pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers
Skip If: You have specific allergies to ingredients or are advised by a healthcare professional to avoid certain nutrients.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
1300 mcgVitamin A
1300 mcgVitamin C
75 mgVitamin C
75 mgVitamin D3
25 mcgVitamin D3
25 mcgVitamin E
20.9 mgVitamin E
20.9 mgVitamin K
90 mcgVitamin K
90 mcgThiamin
1.4 mgThiamin
1.4 mgRiboflavin
1.6 mgRiboflavin
1.6 mgNiacin
18 mgNiacin
18 mgVitamin B6
5 mgVitamin B6
5 mgFolate
600 mcg DFEFolate
600 mcg DFEFolic Acid
105 mcgVitamin B12
3 mcgVitamin B12
3 mcgBiotin
35 mcgBiotin
35 mcgPantothenic Acid
7 mgPantothenic Acid
7 mgCalcium
75 mgCalcium
75 mgIron
27 mgIron
27 mgIodine
150 mcgIodine
150 mcgMagnesium
15 mgMagnesium
15 mgZinc
6.5 mgZinc
6.5 mgSelenium
70 mcgSelenium
70 mcgCopper
0.65 mgCopper
0.65 mgManganese
2.6 mgManganese
2.6 mgChromium
45 mcgChromium
45 mcgMolybdenum
20 mcgMolybdenum
20 mcgPrenatal Herbal Blend
225 mgPrenatal Herbal Blend
225 mgBreast Support Blend
100 mgBreast Support Blend
100 mgGinger
62 mgGinger
62 mgOrganic Turmeric
38.2 mgOrganic Turmeric
38.2 mgHow to Use
Take three tablets daily. Can be taken anytime, even on an empty stomach.
Daily
Anytime
With or without food
Who Should Use This
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