Whole Food Multivitamin Prenatal
HerbTonics
Overview
The HerbTonics Whole Food Multivitamin Prenatal provides a comprehensive array of vitamins and minerals at levels generally aligned with prenatal nutritional needs. The inclusion of certain B vitamins, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin D3 are adequately dosed to support maternal health and fetal development. While the 'whole food' and 'antioxidant' blends contribute beneficial compounds, the precise impact and quantifiable efficacy of each component within these blends are less clear due to their proprietary nature. However, the inclusion of ingredients like Ginger and Peppermint, even in unspecified amounts within a blend, aligns with common approaches for pregnancy-related nausea.
The Good
Optimal Folate Dosage: Provides 167% of the Daily Value, crucial for preventing neural tube defects.
Sufficient Iron Content: Delivers 67% DV, addressing increased iron needs during pregnancy.
Comprehensive Nutrient Profile: Contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals essential for maternal and fetal health.
The Bad
Proprietary Blends for Key Nutrients: The 'B Vitamin Whole Food Blend', 'Antioxidant Blend', 'A & C Vitamin Whole Food Complex', 'Upset Tummy Blend', and 'Prenatal Blend' do not disclose specific quantities of their constituent ingredients, obscuring exact dosing and efficacy.
Low Calcium and Magnesium: Provides only 3mg of Calcium and 3mg of Magnesium per serving, which is negligible compared to daily requirements during pregnancy.
Lower Vitamin D3 Dose: At 5mcg (200 IU), the Vitamin D3 content is lower than often recommended for optimal bone health and immune function during pregnancy.
Is it for you?
Best For: Pregnant women, women planning to conceive, women seeking comprehensive prenatal nutrition
Skip If: You are not pregnant or planning to conceive, or have specific allergies to listed ingredients.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
1300 mcgVitamin C
90 mgVitamin D3
5 mcgVitamin E
19 mgVitamin K2
90 mgThiamine
0.8 mgRiboflavin
0.75 mgNiacin
5 mgVitamin B6
1.8 mgFolate
1000 mcg DFEVitamin B12
2.8 mcgBiotin
35 mcgPantothenic Acid
2.6 mgCalcium
3 mgIron
18 mgPhosphorus
2 mgIodine
290 mcgMagnesium
3 mgZinc
2.8 mgSelenium
70 mcgCopper
0.07 mgManganese
0.08 mgChromium
45 mcgMolybdenum
25 mcgPotassium
2 mgAntioxidant Blend
360 mgUpset Tummy Blend
110 mgPrenatal Blend
90 mgHow to Use
Take the recommended serving size daily with a meal and water.
Daily
Morning or Afternoon
With food
Who Should Use This
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