Prenatal Essentials by Whole Foods — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
50% of ingredients have research evidence

A Label Compliance Grade

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Label Data

3 Tablet(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

50% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A

5000 IU (63% DV)

Vitamin C

60 mg (100% DV)

Vitamin D3

100 IU (25% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 0.015 mg) 📚 604 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.0025mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

30 IU (100% DV)

✅ 1.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 20.1mg UL 1000mg

Thiamine

10 mg (588% DV)

📊 8.3× RDA — above typical dose 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 10mg

Riboflavin

10 mg (500% DV)

📊 7.7× RDA — above typical dose 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 10mg

Niacin

20 mg (100% DV)

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

RDA 14mg This product: 20mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

10 mg (400% DV)

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

RDA 1.3mg This product: 10mg UL 100mg

Folic Acid

800 mcg (100% DV)

✅ 2.0× RDA — within safe limits 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 0.8mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

50 mcg (625% DV)

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

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.05mg

Biotin

300 mcg (100% DV)

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

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.3mg

Pantothenic Acid

30 mg (300% DV)

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

RDA 5mg This product: 30mg

Calcium

600 mg (46% DV)

Iron

18 mg (100% DV)

Iodine

150 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.15 mg) 📚 243 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.15mg UL 1.1mg

Magnesium

300 mg (67% DV)

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

This product: 300mg

Zinc

15 mg (100% DV)

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

RDA 11mg This product: 15mg UL 40mg

Copper

0.1 mg (5% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.1× RDA of 0.9 mg) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 0.1mg UL 10mg

Vitamin K

30 mcg

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 0.12 mg) 📚 273 studies (Tier A: 9, B: 175)

RDA 0.12mg This product: 0.03mg

Selenium

50 mcg

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 0.055 mg) 📚 172 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 67)

RDA 0.055mg This product: 0.05mg UL 0.4mg

Manganese

10 mg

📊 4.3× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 11 mg) 📚 8 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 10mg UL 11mg

Chromium

50 mcg

✅ 1.4× RDA — within safe limits 📚 197 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 0.05mg

Molybdenum

10 mcg

✅ Within RDA (0.2× RDA of 0.045 mg) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 0.045mg This product: 0.01mg UL 2mg

Potassium

50 mg

Spirulina

500 mg

📊 Market median: 200.0mg (107 products)

Median 200.0mg This product: 500mg

Barley Grass

300 mg

Alfalfa

300 mg

Red Raspberry

100 mg

Chamomile

60 mg

📊 Market median: 400.0mg (142 products) 📚 10 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 60mg

Spinach

50 mg

L-Taurine

50 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (180 products) 📚 5 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 50mg

Citrus Bioflavonoids

50 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (283 products) 📚 173 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 62)

This product: 50mg

Horsetail

25 mg

Docosahexaenoic Acid

25 mg

📊 Market median: 750.0mg (447 products) 📚 388 studies (Tier A: 18, B: 204)

This product: 25mg UL 3000mg

Choline

20 mg

📊 Market median: 125.0mg (294 products) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 7)

RDA 550mg This product: 20mg UL 3500mg

Inositol

20 mg

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

This product: 20mg

Rutin

15 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (19 products)

This product: 15mg

PABA

10 mg

📊 Market median: 500.0mg (9 products)

This product: 10mg

Apple Pectin

10 mg

Octacosanol

100 mcg

Protease

3000 HUT

Amylase

200 DU

Lipase

5 LU

Cellulase

4 CU

Other Ingredients

Stearic Acid Croscarmellose Sodium Silicon Dioxide MAGNESIUM STEARATE Vegetable Coating MODIFIED CELLULOSE Microcrystalline Cellulose

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other

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

Target Groups

Pregnant Women Adult Female (18 - 50 Years) Lactating

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

DIRECTIONS: TAKE 3 TABLETS DAILY WITH FOOD.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

TAMPER EVIDENT, USE ONLY IF SEAL IS INTACT

ALLERGEN INFORMATION: CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MILK INGREDIENT IS USED IN FERMENTATION PROCESS OF ENZYMES. PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK. PRODUCED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES TREE NUTS, EGGS, SHELLFISH AND FISH.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, NURSING, HAVE ANY HEALTH CONDITION OR ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE OF IRON-CONTAINING PRODUCTS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING IN CHILDREN UNDER 6. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE, CALL A DOCTOR OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

🧪 Formulation Notes

CONTAINS NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVORS OR PRESERVATIVES.

Additional Information

PRODUCT OF USA

{recycle} 1 PETE PLEASE RECYCLE THIS BOTTLE

100% PCR Post Consumer Recycled Bottle

Premium Multivitamin Formula

Q WHOLE FOODS MARKET QUALITY STANDARDS

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 99482 28360 5

DSLD Entry Date 2013-10-25

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Whole Foods

DSLD ID 26523

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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