Prenatal Multivitamin/Multimineral with Folate

Prenatal Multivitamin/Multimineral with Folate

Spring Valley4.7 (2,922 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 100 Tablet(s) · 100 servings
Goals
$4.73 $0.04 per serving

About this product

The clearest purpose is filling prenatal nutrient gaps, particularly through folate, iron and iodine. The 28 mg iron serving and 1,360 mcg DFE of folate contribute to normal blood formation, while B vitamins support normal energy metabolism. An energy benefit is most plausible when inadequate intake is contributing to tiredness.

Nutrient quantities are listed, but most chemical forms are missing, including the folate form. That limits comparisons with a specific prenatal preparation, and zinc oxide is a weaker point for absorption potential. Iron-source details are also incomplete, while the 25 mg zinc in the same serving can compete with iron absorption.

The iron, iodine and zinc contributions are economical, but the blend should be matched to individual needs rather than assumed to cover every gap. Calcium provides a modest 200 mg and vitamin D supplies 10 mcg, so those amounts require consideration alongside food and other supplements. Broader promises about productivity, hair growth or testosterone are not a sound reason to choose a prenatal formula.

Who is it for
  • People seeking prenatal nutritional support whose iron, folate and other nutrient needs have been reviewed.
Best for
  • Filling dietary gaps related to normal blood formation.
  • Obtaining iron, folate and iodine together when those nutrients are needed.

Pros

  • Iron, folate and iodine amounts are disclosed.
  • B vitamins support normal nutrient metabolism alongside blood-formation nutrients.
  • Low cost for the iron, iodine and zinc contributions.

Cons

  • Most nutrient forms are unspecified, including the folate preparation.
  • Zinc oxide has less favorable absorption potential than several other named zinc forms.
  • Calcium is only a modest part of daily intake needs.
  • The complete iron-source mixture is unclear.

Warnings

  • The 28 mg iron serving warrants checking before adding separate iron or another prenatal, to avoid unnecessary combined intake.
  • Zinc at 25 mg in the same serving can compete with iron absorption; people relying on the supplement to address low iron should review that combination with their clinician.

Product analysis

53 out of 100

Prenatal Multivitamin/Multimineral with Folate brings together nutrients that support normal energy use and blood-cell production. Most nutrient forms are unspecified, and the zinc oxide offers limited absorption compared with better-rated zinc forms.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality21

The zinc oxide is a weaker point for absorption. Most other nutrient forms are not identified, limiting meaningful comparisons of their quality.

Ingredient Transparency68

Every nutrient amount is disclosed, making it possible to check the serving against individual needs. Most nutrient forms are omitted, so the label is much less helpful for comparing how ingredients are supplied.

Value For Money56

The low serving cost gives the iron, iodine and zinc an economical price. Value is harder to judge for the remaining nutrients.

Customer Satisfaction87

Customer satisfaction is high across thousands of ratings. That large feedback base supports confidence in general satisfaction, without confirming nutritional suitability.

Product Focus56

The broad mix is most relevant to filling nutrient gaps and supporting normal energy and blood functions. The wide range of other suggested uses does not establish extra benefits when nutrition is already adequate.

Format
Tablet
Container
100 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.04
Customer rating
4.7 · 2,922 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 1360 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 8 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgZinc · 25 mgVitamin C · 120 mg

B vitamins and folate contribute to normal nutrient metabolism and blood formation, while zinc supports immune function. Iron can help address low intake associated with iron-deficiency anaemia, and iodine contributes toward its nutritional requirement. Vitamin D, vitamin C and calcium are also present, but their amounts did not drive the saved findings. Nutrient roles do not establish extra benefit above adequate intake.

How this product is rated for Everyday Health

Ingredient fit92

The relevant ingredients are focused on this goal, although the product is linked to other uses. The ingredients counted in this finding provide substantial amounts under the saved comparison; larger amounts do not imply extra benefit.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients are focused on this goal, although the product is linked to other uses.
Dose adequacy
The ingredients counted in this finding provide substantial amounts under the saved comparison; larger amounts do not imply extra benefit.

Pathways100

The strongest saved area is energy metabolism cofactors. Other areas are included only where the supplied amounts and findings support them.
Depth
The strongest saved contribution concerns energy metabolism cofactors, with usefulness bounded by the relevant ingredient evidence.
Breadth
The saved findings cover energy metabolism cofactors, one-carbon metabolism and blood formation, antioxidant and immune defence; this describes nutritional reach, not proven health improvements.

Evidence82

Vitamin B9 (Folate) leads the saved evidence finding. Nutrient availability can help low intake, but does not prove additional outcomes above adequacy.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B9 (Folate) provides the strongest supported contribution here, with benefits limited to the populations and nutritional roles described.
Studied preparation
The saved finding accepts the counted preparations as studied; that does not establish superiority or benefits beyond the supported use.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients can contribute alone or have the partner required by the saved finding; no extra combination benefit is established. No configured conflict was matched.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute alone or have the partner required by the saved finding; no extra combination benefit is established.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was matched in the supplied facts; this is a limited interaction check.
Effective doses
All ingredients counted in this finding meet its amount threshold; this is not proof of a clinically effective dose.
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgRiboflavin · 1.7 mgThiamin · 1.8 mgVitamin B12 · 8 mcgIron · 28 mg

The iron, folate and B vitamins support normal nutrient functions related to energy and blood-cell production. Iron can help fatigue caused by iron deficiency, while folate and other nutrients can help address their own dietary shortfalls. Vitamin C also contributes to addressing fatigue associated with deficiency. B12 and vitamin D did not contribute at the supplied amounts.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit75

Several nutrients contribute through their nutritional roles, with varying amounts and additional ingredients outside those roles.
Goal fit
The relevant nutrients share the formula with other actives, so the product's focus extends beyond energy.
Dose adequacy
Amounts vary across the contributing nutrients; excluded low amounts do not establish a lack of nutritional value.

Pathways0

No evaluated alertness, muscle-buffering, cellular-energy, stress-fatigue or blood-flow route received a contribution; nutritional deficiency correction is a separate role.
Depth
None of the evaluated routes received a contribution.
Breadth
No evaluated route meets the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence97

The relevant nutrients meet the saved evidence criteria for nutritional contributions. This does not demonstrate an energy boost in people with adequate intake.
Evidence strength
Iron provides the strongest saved evidence contribution, with fatigue benefit dependent on low iron status.
Studied preparation
Most qualifying nutrient declarations meet the saved preparation criteria; iodine does not.

Formulation logic100

The contributing ingredients meet the saved minimum amount and partner conditions. No configured conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
The contributing ingredients do not require an additional partner under the supplied findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All ingredients counted in the saved result meet its minimum amount criterion; that criterion does not guarantee a noticeable benefit.
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 120 mgZinc · 25 mgVitamin A · 600 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcg

Zinc contributes to normal immune regulation, while vitamin A supports barriers. Folate, vitamins B6 and B12 and iron can help restore function impaired by low intake. Vitamin E receives a saved contribution, but mixed findings do not establish additional respiratory protection. Vitamin C and vitamin D are present at smaller amounts that were not counted.

How this product is rated for Immunity

Ingredient fit68

Zinc, vitamin A, folate, vitamins B6 and B12 and iron provide relevant immune contributions within a broader formula or product purpose. Nutrient amounts vary, with some supplying substantial contributions and others remaining partial.
Goal fit
Zinc, vitamin A, folate, vitamins B6 and B12 and iron provide relevant immune contributions within a broader formula or product purpose.
Dose adequacy
Nutrient amounts vary, with some supplying substantial contributions and others remaining partial.

Pathways56

The supplied coverage centres on immune-cell regulation.
Depth
The strongest contribution is in immune-cell regulation.
Breadth
The supplied coverage centres on immune-cell regulation.

Evidence100

Zinc supplies the strongest supported contribution at the stated amount; its clinical limits remain relevant.
Evidence strength
Zinc supplies the strongest supported contribution at the stated amount, without establishing infection prevention.
Studied preparation
The supplied findings accept the contributing preparations, without establishing superior clinical effects from particular forms.

Formulation logic100

All included contributions meet the saved amount criterion; this does not establish infection prevention.
Partner coverage
The included contributions have no unmet required ingredient partner.
Conflicts
No listed ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
All included contributions meet the saved amount criterion; this does not establish infection prevention.
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 23 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgZinc · 25 mgIron · 28 mgVitamin C · 120 mg

Zinc and iron can help correct nutrient gaps that contribute to diffuse shedding. Both receive full amount allowance in this comparison, but higher intake does not establish greater benefit with adequate nutrition. Vitamin C supports collagen formation and iron absorption without proving independent regrowth; the vitamin D amount remains unresolved.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit75

The formula's relevant ingredients receive partial amount allowance, alongside the focus finding below.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients share the formula with broader nutritional or other uses.
Dose adequacy
The recognized amounts receive partial allowance, with vitamin D unresolved; comparison anchors do not establish a proven hair-treatment dose.

Pathways0

The saved findings record no coverage of the four assessed pathways. Nutrient-related roles remain distinct from those pathways.
Depth
No contribution was recorded in the four assessed pathways; nutritional support can still have a separate role.
Breadth
None of the assessed pathways reaches the comparison's coverage threshold.

Evidence96

Zinc leads the saved evidence finding. The supplied ingredient context limits how directly that finding translates to routine hair growth.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the leading evidence contribution here; its specific context limits the hair benefits that can be expected.
Studied preparation
Most recognized preparations meet the comparison criteria; iodine does not match a studied preparation.

Formulation logic96

The recognized ingredients need no missing partner, and no configured conflict was found. Amount checks remain comparison criteria rather than guarantees of benefit.
Partner coverage
No missing required partner reduces the recognized ingredients' contribution; this does not establish added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No conflict matched the configured checks; this is not a comprehensive safety assessment.
Effective doses
Vitamin D does not meet the amount threshold because its quantity is unresolved; the other counted ingredients meet it.
Study evidence
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mgVitamin C · 120 mgVitamin E · 13.5 mg

Zinc supports normal skin repair, and vitamin C contributes to collagen formation. Niacin and riboflavin add nutritional support. The skin contribution is mainly about adequate nutrient intake rather than a broad effect on hydration or visible aging.

How this product is rated for Skin Health

Ingredient fit62

The relevant skin nutrients sit within a formula that also serves other purposes. Most assessed amounts provide substantial dose coverage.
Goal fit
The relevant skin nutrients sit within a formula that also serves other purposes.
Dose adequacy
Most assessed amounts provide substantial dose coverage.

Pathways8

The strongest saved contribution concerns antioxidant defence related to UV exposure, with partial coverage. The saved findings do not show broad coverage of the reviewed skin pathways.
Depth
The strongest saved contribution concerns antioxidant defence related to UV exposure, with partial coverage.
Breadth
The saved findings do not show broad coverage of the reviewed skin pathways.

Evidence83

Zinc provides the strongest evidence contribution among the assessed ingredients, within the reviewed outcome limits. The assessed ingredients at meaningful amounts match preparations included in the supplied evidence.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the strongest evidence contribution among the assessed ingredients, within the reviewed outcome limits.
Studied preparation
The assessed ingredients at meaningful amounts match preparations included in the supplied evidence.

Formulation logic100

4 of 4 assessed ingredients reach meaningful amounts in the saved assessment. No ingredient conflict was identified in the saved assessment.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute alone or have the relevant partner present.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflict was identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
4 of 4 assessed ingredients reach meaningful amounts in the saved assessment.
Study evidence
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 25 mgVitamin D · 10 mcg

Zinc may help restore testosterone when low zinc is the cause of reduced levels. That makes it most relevant to men with a zinc shortage, rather than a reliable way to raise testosterone when you already get enough. A larger serving does not by itself mean a greater hormone benefit.

How this product is rated for Testosterone Support

Ingredient fit57

Zinc’s useful connection is correcting a shortage that can lower testosterone.
Goal fit
Zinc’s useful connection is correcting a shortage that can lower testosterone.
Dose adequacy
The nutrients have different serving amounts, so they do not provide equivalent comparisons with their respective reference ranges.

Pathways0

Correcting low zinc can matter for testosterone, but a broader hormone-enhancing effect is uncertain.
Depth
Correcting low zinc can matter for testosterone, but a broader hormone-enhancing effect is uncertain.
Breadth
Correcting low zinc can matter for testosterone, but a broader hormone-enhancing effect is uncertain.

Evidence93

Zinc’s hormone benefit concerns men with low zinc, rather than men who already get enough.
Evidence strength
Zinc’s hormone benefit concerns men with low zinc, rather than men who already get enough.
Studied preparation
The listed forms do not establish that vitamin B6 raises testosterone, alone or alongside the other nutrients.

Formulation logic100

No required partner is missing and no particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Partner coverage
No additional required ingredient partner is identified for the relevant ingredients.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The declared amounts can be compared with ingredient reference ranges, but those ranges are not proven minimum doses for raising testosterone.
Study evidence
Vitamin D Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 3 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
600 mcg
Vitamin C
120 mg
Vitamin D3
10 mcg
Vitamin E
13.5 mg
Thiamine
1.8 mg
Riboflavin
1.7 mg
Niacin
20 mg
Vitamin B6
2.6 mg
Folate
1360 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12
8 mcg
Calcium
200 mg
Iron
28 mg 63
Iodine
150 mcg 84
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
25 mg 55
Gluten Free Pregnant Women 18–50
Report overview
Iodine · 150 mcg OverallScore84
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 25 mg of zinc at about $0.05 for the whole product, though oxide is less favored in the supplied form assessment. Copper remains unknown, preventing a check of the mineral balance.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability20

Zinc oxide is clearly identified, though it is less favored in the supplied form assessment.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
Zinc oxide is clearly identified, though it is less favored in the supplied form assessment.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67

The elemental zinc amount is clearly stated. Copper remains unknown, preventing a meaningful check of the mineral balance.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The serving clearly declares 25 mg elemental zinc and identifies its source form.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
The serving provides 25 mg elemental zinc, with no high-dose caution flagged in the supplied evaluation.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
Copper is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance cannot be assessed; unknown does not mean copper-free.

Value100

About $0.05 per whole-product serving; this is not a price for zinc alone.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
About $0.05 per whole-product serving; this is not a price for zinc alone.
Iron · 28 mg OverallScore63
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  4. Large-dose intravenous ferric carboxymaltose injection for iron deficiency anemia in heavy uterine bleeding: a randomized, controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial477 participantsEnergy forIron
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    Bregje Jaeger, Nina N Stolwijk, Femke Aaldering, Charlotte A Ruys, Marije Smits, Nicole I Wolf, Carla E M Hollak, Annet M Bosch · Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease · 2026
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