Prenatal
by Natures Plus Source of Life · tablet or pill · 180 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 97467 03092 3
- DSLD label 299007
- Serving 2 tablets
- 90 servings
Prenatal by Natures Plus Source of Life lists 27 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 150 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 100 IU of vitamin E; 3 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 22, 2023.
What is in Prenatal?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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-Carotene | 10,000 IU | 125% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 150 mg | 250% | Higher than 58% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Ergocalciferol | 100 IU (2.5 mcg) | 25% | 92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate | 100 IU | 333% | Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1 | 10 mg | 588% | Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 40 mg | 200% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 5 mg | 200% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate | 800 mcg | 100% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin | 40 mcg | 500% | Higher than 50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 800 mcg | 267% | Higher than 84% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate | 25 mg | 250% | Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid Chelateamino acid chelate/complex | 400 mg | 31% | Higher than 82% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Iron Amino Acid Chelateamino acid chelate/complex | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Phosphorus Amino Acid Complex | 200 mg | 15% | Higher than 75% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas Kelp | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelateamino acid chelate/complex | 200 mg | 44% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelateamino acid chelate/complex | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid Chelateamino acid chelate/complex | 6 mg | 300% | Higher than 90% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Amino Acid Complex | 10 mg | 1% | 93% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Bromelainas Pineappleenzyme from pineapple fruit | 50 mg | 50% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate | 5 mg | 1%* | 91% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 5 mg | 84% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid | 5 mg | 85% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Probiotic Blend | 100 million cells at time of manufacture | ||
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bifidobacterium bifidumbifidobacterium bifidus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| B. longum | in the blend, no amount given |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 299007 (entered November 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:
- 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 40 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 93% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 10 mg of potassium (median 99 mg).
- 91% of the 4,738 products that print an amount of choline list more than its 5 mg of choline (median 40 mg).
- 85% of the 1,610 products that print an amount of PABA list more than its 5 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid (filed by NIH under PABA) (median 25 mg).
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 Prenatal's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Source of Life PrenatalNaturesPlus 26 shared, 87% alike
- Source of Life PrenatalNature's Plus · off the market 26 shared, 82% alike
- Ultra PrenatalNatures Plus · off the market 23 shared, 78% alike
- Ultra Prenatal MultivitaminNaturesPlus 22 shared, 75% alike
- Ultra PrenatalNaturesPlus 22 shared, 75% alike
- Teenplex MultivitaminThompson 23 shared, 74% 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
- Directions: As a dietary supplement, two tablets once daily.
- 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 physician or poison control center immediately.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from the common allergens wheat, soy and milk.
- Gluten free
- Storage
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 299007.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Brown Rice, Banana, Apricot, Apple, Broccoli, Beet Juice, Collard Greens, Parsnip, Green Zucchini, Turnip Greens, Peach, Kale, Tomato, Spinach, Potassium Iodide, Pharmaceutical Glaze.
How many labels does Prenatal have?
2 labels are on file under this name since July 24, 2019: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 299007 (current) Entered November 22, 2023 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 0 97467 03092 3
- Label 205099 Entered July 24, 2019 · off the market February 28, 2022 · 90 tablets · UPC 0 97467 03091 6
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Natural Organics Laboratories Inc. makers of Nature's Plus (manufacturer), Amityville, NY. All Natures Plus Source of Life products.