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Prenatal Essentials

product on market Softgel Capsule Doctor's Best Safety: 92/100
92/100

This product looks safe

  • Folate: 600mg is 600.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 80% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Strong evidence supports the use of folate, iron, and DHA for fetal development and maternal health. Choline and vitamin B12 further contribute to neurological function and red blood cell formation. These ingredients are well-established in prenatal nutrition research.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Folate: 600mg is 600.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Prenatal Essentials
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Details

Label Data

4 Veggie Softgel(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
80%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

600 mcg DFE (100% DV)
Exceeds UL by 600.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
2.8 mcg (100% DV)
1.2× RDA — within safe limits 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
550 mg (100% DV)
Within RDA (1.0× RDA) 38 studies (A:1, B:7)
Iron
27 mg (100% DV)
DHA
250 mg
Market median: 750.0mg (447 products) 393 studies (A:18, B:204)

Other Ingredients

Food Starch - Modified Carrageenan Sorbitol Glycerin purified Water Red Iron Oxide Black Iron Oxide Sunflower Oil yellow Beeswax Sunflower Lecithin
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Adult Use: Take 4 softgels with food or as directed by a nutritionally informed physician.

Warnings & Precautions

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

Formulation Notes

This nurturing blend of Prenatal Essentials gives you the full recommended daily dose of choline (VitaCholine) to support fetal neural development. Choline helps increase the availability of DHA, which works together with folate (Quatrefolic) in its most bioavailable form to further support fetal brain & spinal development. Choline + B12 gives mom more energy. And for breastfeeding moms, continued choline supplementation will boost your bundle of joy's continued brain growth and development beyond pregnancy.

Supports A healthy prenatal regimen Fetal and neural development during pregnancy Breastfeeding moms for baby's continued brain development

Baby brain booster Essential nutrients for mother and baby

With Choline & DHA

Non-GMO Gluten free Soy free

Vegetarian

Additional Information

Store in a cool dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 53950 00513 6
DSLD Entry Date2022-06-16
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormSoftgel Capsule
BrandDoctor's Best
DSLD ID271093
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

363
Research Sources
57
Avg Quality
187
Meta Analysis
56
Systematic Review
54
Rct
29
Guideline
26
Clinical Trial
6
Cochrane Review
2
Regulatory Source
1
Other
1
Openfda Safety
A Homocysteine-lowering interventions for preventing cardiovascular events
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Community-based intervention packages for reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and improving neonatal outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Folate Intake and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
Meta Analysis Digestive diseases and sciences 2021 PubMed DOI
A The Association Between the Risk of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Folic Acid: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques 2021 PubMed DOI
A A Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Folate-Based B Vitamin Intervention on Cognitive Function of Older Adults under Mandatory Folic Acid Fortification Policy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Meta Analysis Nutrients 2024 PubMed DOI
A Associations between serum Homocysteine, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12 levels and the formation of intracranial Aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 2025 PubMed DOI
A Intake of vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 and risk of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2019 PubMed DOI
A Beneficial effects of folic acid supplementation on lipid markers in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of data from 21,787 participants in 34 randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2022 PubMed DOI
A Folic acid supplementation and blood pressure: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 41,633 participants
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023 PubMed DOI
A Digital tracking, provider decision support systems, and targeted client communication via mobile devices to improve primary health care
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
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