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Optimal Prenatal

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This product looks safe

  • Folate: 800mg is 800.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 69% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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This formula contains vitamins A, C, D3, E, and K2, which are supported by strong evidence for supporting fetal development and maternal health. These nutrients play critical roles in immune function, bone density, and cellular protection. The profile maintains a high safety score, indicating a low risk of adverse effects when taken as directed.

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Alerts

Safety Alerts

Folate: 800mg is 800.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Optimal Prenatal
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Details

Label Data

8 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
69%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A
1500 mcg RAE (115% DV)
Vitamin C
350 mg (292% DV)
50 mcg (333% DV)
3.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.1 mg) 608 studies (A:16, B:251)
130 mg (684% DV)
8.7× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
100 mcg (111% DV)
Within RDA (0.8× RDA) 275 studies (A:9, B:175)
5 mg (357% DV)
4.2× RDA — above typical dose 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
20 mg (1250% DV)
15.4× RDA — above typical dose 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
25 mcg (139% DV)
Market median: 30.0mg (1153 products) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)
20 mg (1000% DV)
15.4× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
800 mcg DFE (133% DV)
Exceeds UL by 800.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
150 mcg (5357% DV)
62.5× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
500 mcg (1429% DV)
16.7× RDA — above typical dose 27 studies (A:0, B:11)
150 mg (2143% DV)
30.0× RDA — above typical dose 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
250 mg (45% DV)
Within RDA (0.5× RDA) 38 studies (A:1, B:7)
Calcium
400 mg (31% DV)
250 mcg (86% DV)
1.7× RDA — within safe limits 245 studies (A:4, B:133)
250 mg (63% DV)
Within RDA (0.6× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
20 mg (154% DV)
1.8× RDA — within safe limits 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
200 mcg (286% DV)
3.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.4 mg) 173 studies (A:0, B:67)
0.75 mg (58% DV)
Within RDA (0.8× RDA) 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
5 mg (192% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
120 mcg (267% DV)
3.4× RDA — above typical dose 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
100 mcg (200% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 3 studies — no high-quality reviews
Potassium
99 mg (2% DV)
Red Raspberry
250 mg
150 mg
Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 29 studies (A:0, B:5)
150 mg
Market median: 496.0mg (192 products) 20 studies — no high-quality reviews
L-Carnosine
150 mg
Market median: 250.0mg (337 products) 127 studies (A:1, B:41)
75 mg
Market median: 100.0mg (283 products) 144 studies (A:1, B:64)
Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)
50 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (180 products) 5 studies (A:0, B:1)
3.0× RDA — within safe limits 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
5 mg
Market median: 10.0mg (105 products) 2 studies (A:0, B:1)
5 mg
Market median: 4.0mg (32 products)

Other Ingredients

HPMC Ascorbyl Palmitate Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil Silica L-Leucine
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Use: Take 8 capsules daily, with a meal, in divided doses, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime.

Warnings & Precautions

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.

Do not use if tamper seal is damaged. Cautions: Consult your healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid if allergic to any ingredient.

Do not exceed 1500 mcg RAE intake per day of preformed vitamin A (retinol or retinyl forms). Evaluate total vitamin K intake from food and supplements if you are taking blood-thinning medications

Do not exceed 1500 mcg RAE intake per day of preformed vitamin A (retinol or retinyl forms). Evaluate total vitamin K intake from food and supplements if you are taking blood-thinning medications

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Optimal Prenatal is a comprehensive prenatal formula designed to meet the high nutritional needs of women who are pregnant or preparing for pregnancy – or anyone looking for a well-rounded multivitamin.

Optimal Prenatal is a comprehensive prenatal formula designed to meet the high nutritional needs of women who are pregnant or preparing for pregnancy – or anyone looking for a well-rounded multivitamin. This formula contains both folinic acid and L-5-MTHF, the most biologically available forms of folate, which are essential during pregnancy to support healthy brain development. L-5-MTHF works in conjunction with amino acids, chelated minerals, and coenzyme forms of B vitamins to support cardiovascular, neurologic, and immune health and normal cell growth. This formula is iron-free to allow for maximal versatility.

Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy protein, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

Additional Information

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Physician Formulated

This package is completely recyclable

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 00580 72344 2
DSLD Entry Date2020-01-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandSeeking Health
DSLD ID211037
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

337
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
161
Meta Analysis
68
Systematic Review
51
Rct
48
Clinical Trial
2
Other
2
Regulatory Source
1
Narrative Review
1
Cochrane Review
1
Guideline
1
Openfda Safety
A Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants six months of age or less
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011 PubMed DOI
A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age
Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023 PubMed DOI
A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
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