Prenatal Multi

Prenatal Multi

Nature Made4.8 (2,847 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 90 servings
Goals
$12.03 $0.13 per serving

Product analysis

62 out of 100

Prenatal Multi supplies iron, B vitamins and bone-related nutrients that may help cover dietary shortfalls. Its clearly listed amounts and mostly named forms make comparison with other prenatal options easier.

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

Nutrient Quality40

Iodine has a well-identified form, while calcium carbonate has a more modest absorption profile. Other named forms do not provide enough evidence for a firm quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency94

All nutrient amounts and most forms are listed. Missing forms for folate, biotin and riboflavin leave a few comparisons incomplete.

Value For Money53

The available comparisons suggest good value for iron, iodine, calcium and vitamin K. Value for many other nutrients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer feedback is strongly favorable across a large review pool. That gives the satisfaction pattern more weight, without establishing effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus50

The formula supports several related nutritional needs, including bone health and normal energy use. Its benefits are most relevant when it helps address a dietary shortfall.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.13
Customer rating
4.8 · 2,847 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgVitamin B5 · 6 mgMagnesium · 45 mgRiboflavin · 1.4 mgThiamin · 1.4 mgVitamin B12 · 5.2 mcgIron · 27 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. Magnesium and B12 did not contribute at the supplied amounts.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit73

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
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 32 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 30 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 11 mgIron · 27 mgVitamin C · 85 mg

Iron, zinc and biotin can help hair affected by deficient intake, rather than establish extra growth with adequate nutrition. Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and iron absorption. Folate's cell-division role and vitamin D associations remain distinct from demonstrated routine hair-regrowth benefit.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit70

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; 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.

Evidence97

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 logic100

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
All ingredients counted for this check meet its amount threshold, which is not a proven clinical response threshold.
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
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
Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 27 mgVitamin B12 · 5.2 mcgVitamin B12 · 5.2 mcgVitamin B6 · 1.9 mgZinc · 11 mgMagnesium · 45 mg

Iron at 27 mg, folate and B12 provide nutrients relevant to fatigue and poor concentration when nutrient status is low. B vitamins also support normal energy metabolism, while zinc and magnesium add nutritional support. These roles do not imply an extra productivity benefit for nutrient-replete adults.

How this product is rated for Productivity Boost

Ingredient fit56

The formula has a broad nutritional or other-purpose focus, with a smaller share directly aligned with productivity. The assessed amounts provide a partial match to the saved dose comparisons.
Goal fit
The formula has a broad nutritional or other-purpose focus, with a smaller share directly aligned with productivity.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide a partial match to the saved dose comparisons.

Pathways13

The strongest saved connection is to synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection, with limited coverage. The saved findings show limited breadth across the main productivity mechanisms.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is to synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection, with limited coverage.
Breadth
The saved findings show limited breadth across the main productivity mechanisms.

Evidence91

Zinc supplies the strongest assessed evidence in the formula. The relevance remains dependent on the population and outcome studied. The assessed ingredients at relevant amounts match preparations recognized in the saved findings.
Evidence strength
Zinc supplies the strongest assessed evidence in the formula. The relevance remains dependent on the population and outcome studied.
Studied preparation
The assessed ingredients at relevant amounts match preparations recognized in the saved findings.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner present. No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner present.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
All assessed contributors meet the saved minimum amount comparison.
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 69 studies
Magnesium Supportive 10 studies
Zinc Supportive 11 studies
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 90 mcgMagnesium · 45 mgCalcium · 250 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 85 mg

Calcium supplies bone mineral, with 250 mg per serving contributing part of an intake gap. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium and supports mineralization when vitamin D status is low. Vitamin C supports formation of the bone collagen matrix when intake is inadequate; extra amounts do not establish added benefit once needs are met.

How this product is rated for Bone Health

Ingredient fit59

Bone-related nutrients sit within a broader formula serving several nutritional purposes.
Goal fit
Bone-related nutrients sit within a broader formula serving several nutritional purposes.
Dose adequacy
Declared amounts contribute unevenly: smaller mineral servings fill only part of an intake gap, while larger nutrient amounts do not establish extra benefit.

Pathways80

The strongest contribution is to collagen matrix formation, reflecting the relevant nutrients present.
Depth
The strongest contribution is to collagen matrix formation, reflecting the relevant nutrients present.
Breadth
The main areas represented are calcium absorption and regulation, collagen matrix formation. Other bone processes receive less support from this serving.

Evidence100

Calcium supports intake gaps and normal mineralization; fracture findings from supplementation are mixed.
Evidence strength
Calcium supports intake gaps and normal mineralization; fracture findings from supplementation are mixed.
Studied preparation
The saved findings match the evaluated preparations to their references, although this does not establish benefit from the whole product.

Formulation logic100

The relevant nutrients can contribute independently or have their accompanying nutrients represented. No specified ingredient conflict was found in the supplied combination.
Partner coverage
The relevant nutrients can contribute independently or have their accompanying nutrients represented.
Conflicts
No specified ingredient conflict was found in the supplied combination.
Effective doses
The evaluated nutrients meet the saved amount criteria; these criteria do not establish clinical effectiveness.
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
770 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
85 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
25 mcg
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
15 mg
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
90 mcg 42
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
1.4 mg
Riboflavin
1.4 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
18 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
1.9 mg
Folate
1330 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
5.2 mcg
Biotin
30 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
6 mg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
250 mg 72
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate)
27 mg 73
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg 100
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
45 mg
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
11 mg
Gluten Free Pregnant Women 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving provides 150 mcg of iodine as potassium iodide. The amount aligns with the evaluation for daily support.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The iodine is supplied as potassium iodide. No marine source is recorded in the saved facts.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine is listed as potassium iodide, a form favored by the evaluation.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine source is recorded, so the marine-specific sourcing criterion does not apply; this does not establish contaminant absence.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The labeled 150 mcg of iodine per serving aligns with the evaluation for daily support and falls within its safety limit.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
The 150 mcg of iodine per serving aligns with the evaluation for daily support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg of iodine per serving does not exceed the safety limit used in the evaluation.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The iodine amount is disclosed as 150 mcg per serving.

Value100

A whole-product serving costs about $0.13; that price covers the entire serving, not iodine alone.
Price Per Effective Serving
A whole-product serving costs about $0.13; that price covers the entire serving, not iodine alone.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving lists 27 mg of iron at a low cost per serving. That is a substantial amount. It uses Ferrous Fumarate. Zinc may compete with iron for absorption.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability31

It uses Ferrous Fumarate. It also lists 85 mg of vitamin C, B12 and folate. Zinc is also listed and may compete with iron for absorption.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
It uses Ferrous Fumarate.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
It also lists 85 mg of vitamin C, B12 and folate. Zinc is also listed and may compete with iron for absorption.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving lists 27 mg of iron, a substantial amount.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The iron amount is listed as 27 mg per serving.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
The serving lists 27 mg of iron, a substantial amount.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is low.
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 250 mg of calcium, a moderate calcium contribution, at a low cost per serving. The calcium source is calcium carbonate. A flow agent is listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability65

The label states the calcium amount and names calcium carbonate as its source.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
The calcium source is calcium carbonate.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The label states 250 mg of calcium per serving.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency66

The serving provides 250 mg of calcium. A flow agent is listed.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 250 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
A flow agent is listed.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
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Sources

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

  1. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  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.
    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. Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
    Wei H; Jin Z; Zhou L; Tang G; Chai S; Che X; Tan Y; Zeng W · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
  7. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
    Liu CT; Karasik D; Xu H; Zhou Y; Broe K; Cupples LA; Cpgm de Groot L; Ham A; Hannan MT; Hsu YH; Jacques P; McLean RR; Paul L; Selhub J; Trajanoska K; van der Velde N; van Schoor N; Kiel DP · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study4,310 participantsBone Health forFolate
  8. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
    Rondanelli M; Tartara A; Fossari F; Vecchio V; Faliva MA; Naso M; Perna S; Nichetti M; Peroni G · Current aging science · 2022
    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
  9. Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
    Cagnacci A; Baldassari F; Rivolta G; Arangino S; Volpe A · Bone · 2004
    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  10. 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.
    Rejnmark L; Vestergaard P; Hermann AP; Brot C; Eiken P; Mosekilde L · Calcified tissue international · 2008
    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate
  11. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  12. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  13. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  14. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  15. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  16. Evaluating the Protective Role of Vitamin A Supplementation in Periodontal Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Luca MM; Buzatu R; Bumbu BA · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysisBone Health forVitamin A
  17. Dietary vitamin A intake and bone health in the elderly: the Rotterdam Study.
    de Jonge EA; Kiefte-de Jong JC; Campos-Obando N; Booij L; Franco OH; Hofman A; Uitterlinden AG; Rivadeneira F; Zillikens MC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Cohort study5,288 participantsBone Health forVitamin A
  18. Vitamin A and its dervatives effect on bone mineral density, a systematic review.
    Khojah Q; AlRumaihi S; AlRajeh G; Aburas A; AlOthman A; Ferwana M · Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022
    Systematic review8 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin A
  19. Association of vitamins with bone mineral density and osteoporosis measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry: a cross-sectional study.
    Wang Q; Yu H; Kong Y · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024
    Cross-sectional study1,536 participantsBone Health forVitamin A
  20. Association of dietary consumption and serum levels of vitamin A and β-carotene with bone mineral density in Chinese adults.
    Chen GD; Zhu YY; Cao Y; Liu J; Shi WQ; Liu ZM; Chen YM · Bone · 2016
    Cohort study3,154 participantsBone Health forVitamin A