Mother to Be
by Pure Essence · tablet or pill · 90 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 59670 01202 0
- DSLD label 234779
- Serving 3 tablets
- 30 servings
Mother to Be by Pure Essence lists 55 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 4,800 mcg of vitamin A, 360 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 166 mg of vitamin E; 31 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 23, 2020.
What is in Mother to Be?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 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 organic Beta Carotene) Note: 8000 IU | 4,800 mcg | 369% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 360 mg | 300% | Higher than 79% 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) | 17 mg | 1,214% | Higher than 68% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 20 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, Niacin) | 60 mg | 333% | Higher than 83% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.7 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 76% 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) | 600 mcg | 100% | Higher than 79% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 90 mcg | 3,214% | Higher than 61% 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) | 20 mg | 74% | Higher than 85% 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) | 12 mg | 92% | Higher than 53% 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) | 500 mcg | 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) | 60 mcg | 133% | 61% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (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) | 30 mg | 2% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| SuperFood Complex | 1.44 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 | 230 mg | ||
| Mixed Tocopherol Complex | no amount given | ||
| Sunflower Lecithinas PhosphatidylcholineSunflower Lecithin (Form: source of Phosphatidylcholine) | no amount given | ||
| Inositol | no amount given | ||
| Herbal Extract | 270 mg | ||
| Ginger extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Stinging Nettle extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Red Clover extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dandelion extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bioflavonoids | 130 mg | Higher than 81% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone | no amount given |
Show the other 21 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutin extractas Sophora japonica L.Rutin extract (Form: from Sophora japonica L. PlantPart: bud Genus: Sophora Species: japonica Classifier: L.) | no amount given | ||
| Fruit Extracts | 100 mg | ||
| Strawberry Fruit Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blackberry fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pomegranate fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acerola Cherry fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Digestive Aids/Enzymes | 35 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 | 3.5 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 234779 (entered October 23, 2020), 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 60 mg of niacin, 1.7 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 to Be's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Mother & ChildPure Essence 52 shared, 83% alike
- One 'n' Only PrenatalPure Essence 50 shared, 79% alike
- LifeEssencePure Essence 46 shared, 58% alike
- One 'N' OnlyPure Essence Labs · off the market 42 shared, 56% alike
- One 'n' Only MenPure Essence 46 shared, 53% alike
- One 'n' OnlyPure Essence 38 shared, 53% 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: Three tablets once daily. May be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach.
- Warnings
- 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, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish
- Storage
- Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 234779.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, L-Leucine, Cellulose.
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 to Be have?
One label is on file, entered on October 23, 2020.
- Label 234779 (current) Entered October 23, 2020 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 6 59670 01202 0
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.