Prenatal Gels + DHA

Prenatal Gels + DHA

NOW4.8 (4,720 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

40 out of 100

Prenatal Gels + DHA brings a broad prenatal nutrient mix and omega-3 fats together in one supplement.

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

Nutrient Quality23

Many nutrient sources are named within the combined mixture, but most individual forms remain unclear in the main listing. The oil details also do not establish a particular absorption advantage.

Ingredient Transparency65

Most listed amounts and several mixture details are disclosed. Individual forms are largely unspecified, and one combined nutrient amount and another mixture’s composition remain unclear.

Value For Money32

The DHA, EPA and GLA comparisons suggest limited value for the amount supplied. Biotin offers more competitive value, while inositol remains unresolved.

Customer Satisfaction90

Customers are strongly positive about the supplement. A large review base makes the satisfaction pattern more established, without proving benefits.

Product Focus2

The formula combines prenatal nutrients with several fats and other ingredients. Its broad purpose does not establish cardiovascular benefits because relevant amounts per serving remain unresolved.

Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.62
Customer rating
4.8 · 4,720 ratings
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Goals

Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 35 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 90 mgVitamin B12 · 500 mcgVitamin B6 · 10 mgFolate · 800 mcgVitamin D · 400 IU
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 116 studies
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Niacin Supportive 105 studies
Potassium Supportive 182 studies
Selenium Mixed 89 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 44 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 164 studies
Vitamin K Mixed 62 studies
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUVitamin B5 · 20 mgMagnesium · 200 mgRiboflavin · 5 mgThiamin · 5 mgVitamin B12 · 500 mcgIron · 27 mgFish Oil · 650 mgPotassium · 25 mg
Study evidence
Fish Oil Disputed 8 studies
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Immunity
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgVitamin C · 120 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 5000 IUVitamin D · 400 IUSelenium · 70 mcg
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 23 studies
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 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
Impact
Situational effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Folate · 800 mcgVitamin B12 · 500 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUMagnesium · 200 mgFish Oil · 650 mgVitamin K · 35 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 120 mg
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 61 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Longevity
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Folate · 800 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgVitamin B12 · 500 mcgVitamin K · 35 mcgVitamin D · 400 IU
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Lycopene Supportive 11 studies
Magnesium Supportive 12 studies
Omega-3 Supportive 56 studies
Selenium Supportive 27 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Zinc Supportive 10 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 120 mgCopper · 2 mgSelenium · 70 mcgLycopene · 350 mcgGamma Linolenic Acid · 25 mgVitamin E · 100 IU
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Lycopene Supportive 20 studies
Niacin Supportive 61 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Calories from Fat
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
5000 IU 70
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)
120 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
400 IU 59
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
100 IU 66
Vitamin K (Menaquinone, Phytonadione)
35 mcg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1)
5 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
5 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide, Vitamin B3)
13 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
10 mg
Folate (Folic Acid)
800 mcg 12
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
500 mcg 76
Biotin
300 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5)
20 mg 61
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate)
400 mg 78
Iron (Ferrous Bisglycinate)
27 mg 69
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 90
Magnesium (Aquamin Seaweed Derived Minerals, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
200 mg 46
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate)
15 mg 80
Selenium (Selenium Glycinate Complex)
70 mcg 51
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate)
2 mg 84
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate)
2 mg 84
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)
120 mcg 59
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
75 mcg 91
Potassium (Potassium Chloride)
25 mg
Fish Oil concentrate
650 mg 28
Docosahexaenoic Acid
250 mg 42
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
90 mg 24
Borage Oil
125 mg
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
25 mg 46
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
10 mg 54
Inositol
10 mg
Lutein (Marigold)
500 mcg
Lycopene (natural Tomato extract)
350 mcg
Gluten Free Kosher Dairy Free Pregnant Women 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
The serving provides 2 mg of copper at a fairly high cost per serving. The amount is clearly stated. It uses Copper Bisglycinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

Copper Bisglycinate is the named source, and the label states the elemental copper amount.
Copper Form Bioavailability
The label names Copper Bisglycinate as the copper source.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The label identifies Copper Bisglycinate and states 2 mg of elemental copper.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

2 mg of copper is provided per serving. The serving also contains 15 mg of zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 7.5:1.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
2 mg of copper is provided per serving.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The serving also contains 15 mg of zinc, a zinc-to-copper ratio of about 7.5:1.

Value50

The cost per serving is fairly high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is fairly high.
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving provides 400 mg of calcium at a midrange cost per serving, giving a stated calcium contribution. The sources are Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate, but their proportions are unknown. No configured artificial additives or flow agents are listed; sugar is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability69

The calcium amount is clearly stated. The sources are Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate, but their proportions are unknown.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The sources are Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate, but their proportions are unknown.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 400 mg of calcium per serving.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving supplies 400 mg of calcium. No configured artificial additives or flow agents are listed; sugar is unknown.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
Each serving supplies 400 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
No configured artificial additives or flow agents are listed; sugar is unknown.

Value50

The cost per serving is midrange.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is midrange.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+8
The serving provides 15 mg zinc at a high cost per serving. It uses zinc bisglycinate. It also provides 2 mg copper.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses zinc bisglycinate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The zinc comes from zinc bisglycinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The zinc amount is clearly stated. The serving also contains 2 mg copper, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 7.5:1.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The label states the elemental zinc amount and source.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
15 mg can contribute to zinc maintenance.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The serving also contains 2 mg copper, giving a zinc-to-copper ratio of 7.5:1.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
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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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  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
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    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
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