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Essential Prenatal

Clean prenatal with methylfolate and vegan DHA from microalgae. The traceable supply chain is genuinely impressive. But only 55mg choline when pregnancy needs 450mg+ is a real gap. Beautiful product, incomplete formula.

7.8/10
VERY GOOD

Clean prenatal with methylfolate, vegan DHA, and traceable ingredients. Choline at 55mg is disappointing though. The 'made visible' supply chain is genuine, not just marketing.

10 ingredientsCapsules30 servings
We'd recommend this
Evidence
8.0
Dosing
7.0
Synergy
8.0
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Whenwith dinner

Iron bisglycinate is gentle but dinner timing may reduce nausea.

Foodwith food

DHA and fat-soluble vitamins absorb better with dietary fat.

SafetyAll clear

Safe for pregnancy. Consider additional choline and magnesium.

ResearchStrong evidence

Individual ingredients at standard prenatal doses. DHA from microalgae is well-studied.

What We Like

  • Methylfolate (MTHFR-safe).
  • Vegan DHA from microalgae at 350mg.
  • Iron bisglycinate (no constipation).
  • D3+K2 combo for calcium metabolism.
  • Traceable supply chain (real transparency).

Watch Out For

  • Choline at 55mg is woefully low (need 450mg during pregnancy).
  • Missing magnesium, calcium, zinc.
  • Subscription-only model.
  • Only 2 capsules but misses key nutrients.

What We Analyzed

Essential Prenatal Supplement Facts

Verified Supplement Facts

Every dose checked against clinical research

We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.

10 ingredients analyzed2 at clinical doses5 underdosed

Source: Official product page

Ingredient Breakdown

2 clinical3 adequate5 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Folate10.0

5-MTHF Methylfolate

1000 mcg DFECLINICAL
125%
1000 mcg DFE

of 800mcg

CLINICAL
125%
Choline10.0

Choline Bitartrate

55 mgUNDERDOSED
10%
55 mg

of 550mg

UNDERDOSED
10%
DHA10.0

from Microalgae

350 mgADEQUATE
70%
350 mg

of 500mg

ADEQUATE
70%
Iron9.0

Ferrous Bisglycinate

18 mgADEQUATE
67%
18 mg

of 27mg

ADEQUATE
67%
Vitamin D310.0

Cholecalciferol

50 mcgUNDERDOSED
50%
50 mcg

of 4000IU

UNDERDOSED
50%
Vitamin K210.0

MK-7

90 mcgCLINICAL
90%
90 mcg

of 100mcg

CLINICAL
90%
Iodine9.0
150 mcgADEQUATE
75%
150 mcg

of 200mcg

ADEQUATE
75%
Vitamin E10.0

d-Alpha Tocopheryl

10 mgUNDERDOSED
7%
10 mg

of 200IU

UNDERDOSED
7%
In our database (click to learn more) Not yet reviewed

Our Analysis

Best For

Women wanting a clean, traceable prenatal.Vegans needing plant-based DHA.Those with MTHFR variants.

Skip This If

Women wanting comprehensive coverage (this has gaps).

Time to Feel

N/A - preventive

Value

FAIR

How to take: Use throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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