ProFema

ProFema

Pure Essence4.7 (274 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 15 servings
Goals
$27.27 $1.81 per serving

Product analysis

51 out of 100

ProFema offers broad vitamin and mineral support for filling dietary gaps. Unidentified blend components make parts of the formula difficult to judge, and its broad coverage comes at a relatively high cost.

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Nutrient Quality65

Several nutrients have favorable identified forms, including folate, vitamin K and zinc. Unspecified vitamin D and blend forms, together with unknown mineral proportions, make quality less consistent across the formula.

Ingredient Transparency76

Ingredient amounts are stated and most forms are named. Several mixtures lack their proportions, and the blend components are not individually identified, making those parts difficult to assess.

Value For Money27

The full serving cost makes this an expensive way to obtain many individual nutrients. Biotin compares more favorably, while most other nutrient comparisons offer limited value.

Customer Satisfaction74

Customer ratings are favorable. The moderate review base gives some context to that feedback without establishing effectiveness.

Product Focus0

The formula suits broad nutritional coverage more than a narrowly targeted purpose. Its many ingredients and possible uses make benefits beyond correcting dietary gaps less clear.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$1.81
Customer rating
4.7 · 274 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgVitamin C · 1000 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 4500 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 150 mcg
Study evidence
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
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 400 mcgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgVitamin K · 50 mcgSelenium · 150 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
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
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 50 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgCalcium · 200 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgCopper · 1.5 mgManganese · 2 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgVitamin B5 · 100 mgMagnesium · 200 mgRiboflavin · 34 mgThiamin · 30 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgPotassium · 30 mg
Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitC PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 50 mcgMagnesium · 200 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin B6 · 40 mgFolate · 400 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcg
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
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 50 mcgPotassium · 30 mgMagnesium · 200 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 150 mcgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin B6 · 40 mgVitamin E · 124.5 mgFolate · 400 mcgNiacin · 100 mgVitamin C · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 93 studies
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Niacin Supportive 136 studies
Potassium Supportive 117 studies
Selenium Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 101 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 170 studies
Vitamin E Mixed 79 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 40 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
4500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1000 mg 52
Vitamin D3
25 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
124.5 mg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7)
50 mcg 66
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
30 mg 65
Riboflavin
34 mg 49
Niacin (Niacinamide)
100 mg 75
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
40 mg 67
Folate (Glucosamine Salt, Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid)
400 mcg 82
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
200 mcg 59
Biotin (D-Biotin)
300 mcg 66
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
100 mg 70
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
100 mg 62
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate)
200 mg
Iodine (North Atlantic Kelp)
150 mcg 68
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
200 mg 51
Zinc (Zinc Lactate)
15 mg 74
Selenium (Selenium L-Methyl Selenocysteine)
150 mcg 77
Copper (Copper Sebacate)
1.5 mg 70
Manganese (Manganese Citrate)
2 mg 70
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
200 mcg 64
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
25 mcg 64
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
30 mg
SuperFood Complex
908 mg
Herbal Extracts
700 mg
Co-Nutrients
440.3 mg
Bioflavonoids
400 mg
Minerals
29 mg
Digestive Aids/Enzymes
27 mg
Gluten Free Vegan Dairy Free Women Women 50+ Women 18–50 Menopause Vegetarian
Report overview
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a high cost per serving. The amount fits the range for daily thyroid support. The chemical form of iodine is unknown. The marine source has an organic or geographic sourcing marker, though its exact detail is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability61

The chemical form of iodine is unknown. The marine source has an organic or geographic sourcing marker, though its exact detail is unspecified.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The chemical form of iodine is unknown.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
The marine source has an organic or geographic sourcing marker, though its exact detail is unspecified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label lists 150 mcg of iodine per serving. The amount fits the range for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
The amount fits the range for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The serving is below the upper intake level.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The label lists the iodine amount per serving.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+2
The serving provides 400 mcg of folate at a high cost per serving. It uses L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Glucosamine Salt. It is an active form of folate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

L-5-MTHF is an active form that bypasses the MTHFR conversion step. A branded folate source is identified.
Folate Form Hierarchy
L-5-MTHF is an active form that bypasses the MTHFR conversion step.
Patented Sources & Isomeric Purity
A branded folate source is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The declared amount is 400 mcg per serving.
Folate Dosage by Declared Basis
The declared amount is 400 mcg per serving.

Value10

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Bioavailable Serving
The cost per serving is high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
+5
A serving provides 150 mcg of selenium at a very high cost per 200 mcg. It supports daily selenium intake. The selenium source is Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The selenium source is Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine.
Selenium Chemical Form
The selenium source is Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine.
Form Transparency & Isomer Specificity
The label names Se-Methyl-L-Selenocysteine as the source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

150 mcg per serving provides selenium for daily maintenance. The 150 mcg serving is below the 400 mcg reference upper limit; selenium from food also contributes to total intake.
Dosage Efficacy Sweet Spot
150 mcg per serving provides selenium for daily maintenance.
Safety Margin & UL Adherence
The 150 mcg serving is below the 400 mcg reference upper limit; selenium from food also contributes to total intake.

Value10

The cost per 200 mcg of selenium is very high.
Price per 200 mcg Serving
The cost per 200 mcg of selenium is very 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.
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    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.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    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
  7. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  8. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  9. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  10. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
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    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  11. Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
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  12. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
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  13. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
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    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  15. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
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    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate
  16. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
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  17. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
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    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  18. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
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