Wellness Essentials Pregnancy by Metagenics — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Folate: 1665mg is 1665.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
60% of ingredients have research evidence

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⚠️ Folate: 1665mg is 1665.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

1 Packet(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

60% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

25 Calorie(s)

Total Fat

2.5 Gram(s) (3% DV)

Cholesterol

5 mg (2% DV)

Total Carbohydrates

1 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Vitamin A

1650 mcg (183% DV)

Vitamin C

500 mg (556% DV)

Vitamin D

25 mcg (125% DV)

✅ 1.7× RDA — within safe limits 📚 604 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.025mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

67 mg (447% DV)

📊 4.5× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 67mg UL 1000mg

Vitamin K

90 mcg (75% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.8× RDA of 0.12 mg) 📚 273 studies (Tier A: 9, B: 175)

RDA 0.12mg This product: 0.09mg

Thiamine

3.4 mg (283% DV)

✅ 2.8× RDA — within safe limits 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 3.4mg

Riboflavin

3.4 mg (262% DV)

✅ 2.6× RDA — within safe limits 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 3.4mg

Niacin

35 mg (219% DV)

✅ 2.5× RDA — within safe limits 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 35mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

20 mg (1176% DV)

📊 15.4× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 20mg UL 100mg

Folate

1665 mcg DFE (416% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 1665.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 1665mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

120 mcg (5000% DV)

📊 50.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.12mg

Biotin

300 mcg (1000% DV)

📊 10.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.3mg

Pantothenic Acid

20 mg (400% DV)

📊 4.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 20mg

Choline

170 mg (31% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 550 mg) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 7)

RDA 550mg This product: 170mg UL 3500mg

Calcium

400 mg (31% DV)

Iron

30 mg (167% DV)

Iodine

175 mcg (117% DV)

✅ 1.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 243 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.175mg UL 1.1mg

Magnesium

300 mg (71% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 300mg

Zinc

25 mg (227% DV)

✅ 2.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 25mg UL 40mg

Selenium

200 mcg (364% DV)

📊 3.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.4 mg) 📚 172 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 67)

RDA 0.055mg This product: 0.2mg UL 0.4mg

Copper

2 mg (222% DV)

✅ 2.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 2mg UL 10mg

Manganese

1.2 mg (52% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 2.3 mg) 📚 8 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 1.2mg UL 11mg

Chromium

200 mcg (571% DV)

📊 5.7× RDA — above typical dose 📚 197 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 0.2mg

Molybdenum

25 mcg (56% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.6× RDA of 0.045 mg) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 0.045mg This product: 0.025mg UL 2mg

Marine Lipid concentrate

2.5 Gram(s)

Myo-Inositol

50 mg

📊 Market median: 550.0mg (217 products) 📚 29 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 5)

This product: 50mg

Other Ingredients

Advanced Prenatal Calcium/Magnesium Choline OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720 Softgel

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Pregnant Women Lactating Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: Take one packet daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Excess vitamin A may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 3,000 mcg of preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) per day. Caution: Consult your healthcare practitioner if pregnant, nursing, or taking other nutritional supplements or medications.

Contains: Tree nuts (coconut) Contains: Fish (sardine, anchovy, and mackerel).

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Targeted support for preconception through nursing Prenatal nutrition, including omega-3 fatty acids and folate, are essential to healthy fetal development and pregnancy. Wellness Essentials Pregnancy is a packet of products assembled to help provide comprehensive nutritional support—from the moment you make the decision to have a baby through nursing.

Each once-daily packet provides: Prenatal multivitamin support: Advanced Prenatal provides a science-based combination of vitamins and minerals, incorporating 1 mg of folate and an array of antioxidants that reflect the latest research in prenatal nutrition. Fetal brain development support: Choline, an essential nutrient, is provided for additional support based on current research. Cardiovascular health support, immune system health support, and musculoskeletal health support: OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720 is a quality-guaranteed omega-3 fatty acid formula manufactured and third-party tested to ensure safety and potency. Bone density support: Calcium/Magnesium supports bone health and may also support muscle relaxation and help ease pregnancyassociated leg cramps.

The wellness essential difference Overall wellness support Targeted health support Convenient and easy

Products included are non-GMO and gluten-free.

Wellness Essentials Pregnancy helps provide advanced nutritional support for: Fetal growth & development Fetal brain health Heart health Bone density Nervous system health Immune system health General health Cardiovascular health

Additional Information

The Metagenics difference Metagenics is a professional nutraceutical company that formulates, manufactures, and continually evaluates nutritional products in clinical practice. Each Wellness Essentials formula represents years of collective research to deliver optimized foundation nutrition and targeted health support.

Each packet contains: 2 Advanced Prenatal tablets (green), 2 Calcium/Magnesium tablets (white), 1 Choline softgel (opaque brown), and 2 OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720 softgels (yellow).

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place.

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Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 55571 93449 9

DSLD Entry Date 2020-03-24

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Other (e.g. tea bag)

Brand Metagenics

DSLD ID 216517

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

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 Cochrane

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 Cochrane

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 Cochrane

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 Cochrane

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 Cochrane

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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