Product analysis
Ancient Multi Prenatal supplies folate, iron and other nutrients that help fill dietary gaps and support normal blood formation and energy use. Many ingredient forms and the additional blend composition are unspecified, making its quality difficult to compare.
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Nutrient Quality32
Vitamin K uses the favorable MK-7 form. Many other forms are unspecified, so a consistent quality advantage across the mixture cannot be established.
Ingredient Transparency62
All listed amounts are disclosed, allowing serving comparisons. Most forms and two relevant composition details remain unspecified.
Value For Money34
Several ingredients are expensive for what they provide, including vitamin K, iron, iodine and selenium. Biotin offers more reasonable value, while much of the mixture remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction75
Customer ratings are strongly positive across a relatively small review pool. They indicate satisfaction without establishing suitability or the expected benefits.
Product Focus11
The clearest contributions are nutritional support for normal blood formation, energy use and mineral metabolism. The wide scope and incomplete blend detail leave some additional contributions uncertain.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 90 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $1.41
- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 240 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Folate · 864 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 28 mgVitamin K · 90 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 10 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Iodine · 160 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgVitamin B5 · 10 mgMagnesium · 28 mgRiboflavin · 2.9 mgThiamin · 4 mgVitamin B12 · 6 mcgIron · 18 mg
Vitamin B5 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Highest effect
Magnesium · 28 mgVitamin C · 60 mgZinc · 10 mgVitamin A · 2925 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 70 mcg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 90 mcgMagnesium · 28 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin B6 · 7.9 mgVitamin E · 24 mgFolate · 864 mcg DFENiacin · 12 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 10 mgIron · 18 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 90 mcgMagnesium · 28 mgVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin B6 · 7.9 mgFolate · 864 mcg DFEVitamin D · 25 mcg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 2925 mcg | |
Vitamin C | 60 mg | |
Vitamin D | 25 mcg | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) | 24 mg | |
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-7) | 90 mcg | |
Thiamin | 4 mg | |
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate) | 2.9 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 12 mg | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 7.9 mg | |
Folate (Glucosamine Salt, (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 864 mcg DFE | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 6 mcg | |
Biotin | 300 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid | 10 mg | |
Calcium (organic Eggshell) | 56 mg | |
Iron | 18 mg | |
Iodine | 160 mcg | |
Magnesium | 28 mg | |
Zinc | 10 mg | |
Selenium | 70 mcg | |
Manganese | 1 mg | |
Chromium | 120 mcg | |
TCM Prenatal Blend | 847 mg |
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-7) · 90 mcg OverallScore73
Each serving provides 90 mcg of MK-7 at a very high cost per serving. The MK-7 isomer is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82
It uses vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7). The MK-7 isomer is not specified as trans or all-trans.
Vitamin K Form (MK-7 vs. MK-4 vs. K1)
It uses vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7).
MK-7 Isomer Disclosure
The MK-7 isomer is not specified as trans or all-trans.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The amount and MK-7 form are stated per serving.
Vitamin K2 (MK-7) Dosage Efficacy
90 mcg of MK-7 is stated per serving.
Form and Subtype Transparency
The 90 mcg vitamin K amount and MK-7 form are stated.
Value0
The cost per serving is very high.
Price per Effective MK-7 Serving
The cost per serving is very high.
Iodine · 160 mcg OverallScore68
The serving supplies 160 mcg of iodine for daily support at a high cost. The chemical form of iodine is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability61
The chemical form of iodine is unspecified. No marine iodine source is stated, so marine-source contamination concerns do not apply.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The chemical form of iodine is unspecified.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine iodine source is stated, so marine-source contamination concerns do not apply.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The serving provides 160 mcg of iodine, an amount suited to daily support. The iodine amount is stated.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
The serving provides 160 mcg of iodine, an amount suited to daily support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
160 mcg is below the 1,100 mcg adult upper limit.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is stated.
Value20
The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
Biotin · 300 mcg OverallScore59
A serving provides 300 mcg of biotin. The cost for the biotin amount is high, though the price also covers other vitamins and minerals. The label names biotin but does not specify its isomer. No artificial colors or sweeteners are recorded.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82
The label names biotin but does not specify its isomer. No artificial colors or sweeteners are recorded.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The label names biotin but does not specify its isomer.
Excipient Purity
No artificial colors or sweeteners are recorded.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency36
A serving provides 300 mcg of biotin. The amount is clearly stated.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
A serving provides 300 mcg of biotin.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin amount per serving is stated.
Value60
The cost for the biotin amount is high, though the price also covers other vitamins and minerals.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost for the biotin amount is high, though the price also covers other vitamins and minerals.
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- Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
- Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
- Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.