Prenatal Essentials

Name: Prenatal Essentials
Brand: Doctor's Best

softgel30 servings4 Veggie Softgel(s)

VegetarianPregnant WomenLactatingGluten Free

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Supplement Facts

Ingredient	Amount	% DV% Daily Value — how much of the recommended daily intake one serving provides, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 100% = full daily need. Values over 100% are common for water-soluble vitamins (B, C) and generally safe. Values over 200% are highlighted.
Folate	600 mcg DFE	100%
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg	100%
Choline	550 mg	100%
Iron	27 mg	100%
DHA	250 mg	—

Other ingredients: Food Starch - Modified, Carrageenan, Sorbitol, Glycerin, purified Water, Red Iron Oxide, Black Iron Oxide, Sunflower Oil, yellow Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin

Score Breakdown

Dosage TransparencyAre all ingredient amounts explicitly listed on the label? Are %DV values provided where applicable? This measures transparency of dosing, not clinical efficacy.

35/35

Label TransparencyHow complete is the labeling? Checks serving info, dietary certifications, and whether any doses are hidden behind proprietary blends.

24/25

Formulation CleanlinessHow clean are the inactive ingredients? Penalizes artificial colors, sweeteners, titanium dioxide. Rewards vegan, gluten-free, organic.

23/25

Ingredient ProfileFormula composition signals: focused vs comprehensive, use of branded/patented forms (KSM-66, Albion, etc.), explicit dosing.

8/15

This score evaluates label quality — dosage disclosure, transparency, cleanliness of inactive ingredients, and formula composition. It does not measure clinical efficacy, bioavailability, or third-party testing. Read full methodology

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General Ingredient Research — not an evaluation of this product

The research summaries below are about the ingredients in general, drawn from published studies that often use different doses, forms, and populations than this product. A "strong" evidence rating for an ingredient does not mean this product will produce that effect — studied doses may be significantly higher or lower than what is contained here. Always verify doses against the Supplement Facts table above.

Folate

strong

Prevents neural tube defects

Adequate folate intake before and during early pregnancy reduces risk of neural tube defects. This is one of the most well-established findings in nutrition.

strong

Supports DNA synthesis

Essential cofactor for nucleotide synthesis and cell division.

Vitamin B12

strong

Supports red blood cell formation

Essential for red blood cell formation. Deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia, confirmed by decades of clinical evidence.

strong

Supports neurological function

Involved in myelin synthesis and nerve function. Adequate B12 status supports neurological health, particularly in older adults and vegans.

moderate

Supports energy metabolism

Cofactor in energy production pathways, but supplementation only helps if deficient.

Iron

strong

Supports iron levels

Iron supplementation is used to address iron deficiency. Should be taken under medical supervision as excess iron can be harmful.

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All scores are algorithmically generated from publicly available label data (NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database) and reflect label quality — not clinical efficacy, safety, or product quality. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Doctor's Best. If you represent this brand and believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us for a correction. Read full methodology