Mother & Child
by Pure Essence · tablet or pill · 120 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 59670 01302 7
- DSLD label 253105
- Serving 4 tablets
- 30 servings
Mother & Child by Pure Essence lists 59 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 4 tablets, such as 4,500 mcg of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 166 mg of vitamin E; 35 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2021.
What is in Mother & Child?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene) Note: 7,500 IU | 4,500 mcg | 346% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 500 mg | 417% | Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3Vitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Vitashine vegan Cholecalciferol) Note: 1000 IU | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | 167% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) Note: 200 IU | 166 mg | 874% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1) | 30 mg | 2,143% | Higher than 78% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 34 mg | 2,125% | Higher than 84% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacin, Niacinamide) | 100 mg | 555% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 40 mg | 2,000% | Higher than 85% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine SaltFolate (Form: as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt) | 400 mcg | 67% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 120 mcg | 4,286% | Higher than 70% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as d-Biotin) | 300 mcg | 857% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 100 mg | 1,429% | Higher than 86% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-PantothenateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 200.2 mg | 16% | Higher than 69% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Iron Bis-GlycinateIron (Form: as Iron Bis-Glycinate) | 12 mg | 44% | Higher than 71% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas North Atlantic KelpIodine (Form: from North Atlantic Kelp) | 152 mcg | 52% | Higher than 85% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate) | 200 mg | 50% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc LactateZinc (Form: as Zinc Lactate) | 15 mg | 115% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium L-Methyl SelenocysteineSelenium (Form: as Selenium L-Methyl Selenocysteine) | 70 mcg | 100% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper SebacateCopper (Form: as Copper Sebacate) | 0.5 mg | 38% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate) | 2 mg | 77% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 120 mcg | 267% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum GlycinateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Glycinate) | 60 mcg | 120% | Higher than 60% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Potassium Citrate) | 50 mg | 2% | 72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| SuperFood Complex | 1.14 g | ||
| Chlorella | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Oat grass juice extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic North Atlantic Kelp | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Co-Nutrients | 590 mg | ||
| Mixed Tocopherol Complex | no amount given | ||
| L-Taurine | no amount given | ||
| Colostrum | no amount given | ||
| Sunflower Lecithinas PhosphatidylcholineSunflower Lecithin (Form: source of Phosphatidylcholine) | no amount given | ||
| Inositol | no amount given | ||
| Herbal Extracts | 300 mg | ||
| Green Tea extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Burdock extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Stinging Nettle extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginger extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dandelion extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 25 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Extracts | 150 mg | ||
| Grape extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pomegranate Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blackberry Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bioflavonoids | 120 mg | Higher than 79% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Hesperidinas Citrus sinensisHesperidin (Form: from Citrus sinensis Genus: Citrus Species: sinensis) | no amount given | ||
| Rutin extractas Sophora japonica L.Rutin extract (Form: from Sophora japonica L. PlantPart: bud Genus: Sophora Species: japonica Classifier: L.) | no amount given | ||
| Digestive Aids/Enzymes | 27 mg | ||
| Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Invertase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Black Pepper fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Minerals | 6 mg | ||
| Bamboo extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Boron GlycinateBoron (Form: as Boron Glycinate) | in the blend, no amount given | The label names the compound (Boron Glycinate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the boron it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadium GlycinateVanadium (Form: as Vanadium Glycinate) | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 253105 (entered August 23, 2021), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for pregnant and lactating. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Mother & Child's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Mother to BePure Essence 52 shared, 83% alike
- One 'n' Only PrenatalPure Essence 51 shared, 76% alike
- LifeEssencePure Essence 49 shared, 61% alike
- LifeEssence MenPure Essence 51 shared, 55% alike
- Life Essence WomenPure Essence 51 shared, 55% alike
- One 'n' Only MenPure Essence 48 shared, 55% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: Four tablets once daily. May be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. May be taken in divided doses.
- Warnings
- Contains: Dairy
- 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 case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Caution: Keep all supplements out of children’s reach.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- NON GMO
- Gluten Free
- Does Not Contain: Wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish
- Storage
- Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 253105.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, L-Leucine.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made In USA.
How many labels does Mother & Child have?
2 labels are on file under this name since September 25, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 253105 (current) Entered August 23, 2021 · on the market · 120 tablets · UPC 6 59670 01302 7
- Label 230982 Entered September 25, 2020 · off the market June 18, 2021 · 120 tablets · UPC 6 59670 01302 7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Pure Essence Laboratories, Inc. (manufacturer, distributor), Las Vegas, NV. All Pure Essence products.