$46.00 $1.53 per serving
Product analysis
Prenatal Essentials Chewable supplies nutrients for normal metabolism, blood formation and immune function, with the clearest benefits when intake is low. Several nutrient contributions are relatively expensive at the full serving price.
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Nutrient Quality55
Several minerals, vitamin B5 and vitamin K use favorable identified forms. Comparative quality remains uncertain for many other ingredients despite their named sources.
Ingredient Transparency79
All listed amounts and nearly all forms are stated, making the serving easy to compare. The proportions of two combined sources are not disclosed.
Value For Money33
Many nutrient contributions are expensive at the full serving price, including vitamin K and several minerals. More reasonable value for betaine and biotin does not establish strong value for the broader mix.
Customer Satisfaction68
Customers generally report positive satisfaction. The relatively small number of ratings leaves the satisfaction picture less established.
Product Focus44
The clearest role is filling nutritional gaps relevant to normal metabolism, blood formation and immune function. General adult findings do not establish pregnancy specific benefits from the extra ingredients.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 60 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $1.53
- Also available
Prenatal Essentials Chewable$38.00- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 179 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Folate · 1360 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgVitamin K · 80 mcgBoron · 1 mgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 7 mgVitamin C · 350 mg
Coenzyme Q10 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin C · 350 mgZinc · 7 mgVitamin A · 1500 mcg RAEVitamin D · 25 mcgSelenium · 70 mcg
Impact
Moderate effect
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgVitamin B5 · 25 mgMagnesium · 100 mgRiboflavin · 4 mgThiamin · 4 mgVitamin B12 · 100 mcgCoenzyme Q-10 · 25 mg
Vitamin B5 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin K · 80 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCalcium · 100 mgVitamin D · 25 mcgCopper · 0.5 mgManganese · 2 mgBoron · 1 mgZinc · 7 mgVitamin C · 350 mg
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 500 mcgVitamin D · 25 mcgZinc · 7 mgVitamin C · 350 mg
Impact
High effect
Folate · 1360 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 100 mcgVitamin B6 · 5 mgMolybdenum · 75 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgMilk Thistle · 75 mgBetaine Anhydrous · 150 mgVitamin E · 67 mgZinc · 7 mgVitamin C · 350 mgRiboflavin · 4 mg
Riboflavin Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Vitamin B6 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate) | 1500 mcg RAE | |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 350 mg | |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg | |
Vitamin E (Novatol) | 67 mg | |
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 4 mg | |
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium) | 4 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 25 mg NE | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 5 mg | |
Folate (Calcium Folinate, Quatrefolic) | 1360 mcg DFE | |
Vitamin B12 (Mecobalactive) | 100 mcg | |
Biotin | 500 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 25 mg | |
Calcium (DimaCal) | 100 mg | |
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | |
Magnesium (Dimagnesium Malate) | 100 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 7 mg | |
Selenium (SelenoExcell High Selenium Yeast) | 70 mcg | |
Copper (Copper Gluconate) | 0.5 mg | |
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 2 mg | |
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) | 120 mcg | |
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) | 75 mcg | |
Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine) | 150 mg | |
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silymarin) | 75 mg | |
Coenzyme Q-10 (Ubiquinone) | 25 mg | |
Lutein (Marigold Flower Extract) | 5 mg | |
Zeaxanthin (Marigold flower extract) | 2.5 mg | |
Boron (Bororganic Glycine) | 1 mg | |
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7) | 80 mcg |
Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine) · 150 mg OverallScore95
Prenatal Essentials Chewable provides 150 mg of betaine anhydrous per serving at a moderate cost per serving. The amount and form are clearly stated, although the source isn't specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The ingredient is betaine anhydrous, the form used for this purpose. Its source is unspecified.
Betaine Form (Anhydrous/TMG vs. HCl)
The label names betaine anhydrous, also known as TMG.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The stated amount is 150 mg per serving.
Label Transparency & Blend Disclosure
The betaine anhydrous amount is listed as 150 mg per serving.
Value75
The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Active Dose Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) · 150 mcg OverallScore84
The serving provides 150 mcg of iodine at a high cost per serving. It uses potassium iodide.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The iodine is listed as potassium iodide.
Iodine Form & Bioavailability
The iodine is listed as potassium iodide.
Marine Source Purity & Sourcing
No marine iodine source is identified, so marine-specific sourcing concerns do not apply.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The label states 150 mcg of iodine per serving, an amount suited to daily support. It is below the general adult upper intake limit.
Dosage Efficacy for Daily Support
150 mcg per serving is within the range described for daily thyroid support.
Dosage Safety & Upper Limits
The 150 mcg serving is below the general adult upper intake limit.
Elemental Iodine Transparency
The label states the iodine amount as 150 mcg per serving.
Value20
The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate) · 75 mcg OverallScore79
Each serving supplies 75 mcg of molybdenum. The cost per serving is high. The source is Molybdenum Glycinate, a named form of molybdenum. The label also names TRAACS.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The source is Molybdenum Glycinate, a named form of molybdenum. The label names TRAACS as the branded source.
Molybdenum Chemical Form
The source is Molybdenum Glycinate, a named form of molybdenum.
Branded or Patented Source
The label names TRAACS as the branded source.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88
Each serving supplies 75 mcg of molybdenum. It is below the adult upper intake limit, although total intake includes other sources.
Elemental Dose Optimization
Each serving supplies 75 mcg of molybdenum.
Upper Limit (UL) Safety Compliance
The 75 mcg serving is below the adult upper intake limit of 2,000 mcg; total intake also includes other sources.
Value20
The cost per serving is high.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is high.
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- [Comparative study of the urinary excretion of boron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis].
- Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal women.
- The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review.
- Effects of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and dietary, blood, and urinary calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and boron in female athletes.
- Metabolic responses of postmenopausal women to supplemental dietary boron and aluminum during usual and low magnesium intake: boron, calcium, and magnesium absorption and retention and blood mineral concentrations
- 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.
- Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
- The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
- The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
- Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
- Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
- Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
- The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
- Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
- Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
- Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
- Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
- Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
- 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.