Optimal Prenatal Methyl-Free
by Seeking Health · capsule · 180 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 10007 52154 1
- DSLD label 292556
- Serving 6 capsules
- 30 servings
Optimal Prenatal Methyl-Free by Seeking Health lists 33 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 6 capsules, such as 1,500 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 350 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 130 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 22, 2023.
What is in Optimal Prenatal Methyl-Free?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 capsules. 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, Retinyl Palmitate | 1,500 mcg RAE | 115% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 350 mg | 292% | Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol2000 IU | 50 mcg (2,000 IU) | 333% | Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas Novatol | 130 mg | 684% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride | 5 mg | 357% | 46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium | 20 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 25 mg | 139% | Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 20 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Calcium Folinate800 mcg | 1,360 mcg DFE | 227% | |
| Vitamin B12as Adenosylcobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin | 150 mcg | 5,357% | Higher than 72% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1,429% | Higher than 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate | 150 mg | 2,143% | Higher than 93% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas DimaCalTRAACS dicalcium malate | 400 mg | 31% | Higher than 82% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium Iodide | 250 mcg | 86% | Higher than 93% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Albion Dimagnesium MalateTRAACS dimagnesium malate | 250 mg | 63% | Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Albion Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate | 20 mg | 154% | Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas SelenoExcell High Selenium Yeast | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Albion Copper Bisglycinate Chelate | 0.75 mg | 58% | 64% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Albion Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateTRAACS manganese bisglycinate chelate | 5 mg | 192% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateTRAACS chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate | 120 mcg | 267% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Albion Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateTRAACS molybdenum glycinate chelate | 100 mcg | 200% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Glycinate ComplexTRAACS potassium glycinate complex | 99 mg | 2% | 49% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Raspberry | 250 mg | Higher than 80% of 226 products listing red raspberry (median 75 mg). | |
| L-Carnosine | 150 mg | Higher than 55% of 154 products listing carnosine (median 100 mg). | |
| Ginger Rhizome Extract | 100 mg | Higher than 56% of 1,770 products listing ginger (median 60 mg). | |
| Milk Thistle Seed Extractas Silymarin80% silymarin | 75 mg | 77% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg). | |
| Coenzyme Q-10as Ubidecarenone | 75 mg | Higher than 52% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg). | |
| Taurine | 50 mg | 87% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 45 mg | ||
| Luteinas Marigold Flower Extract | 5 mg | Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Marigold flower extract | 5 mg | Higher than 92% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin (median 1 mg). | |
| Boronas Albion Bororganic GlycineTRAACS bororganic glycine | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7 | 100 mcg | 83%* | Higher than 69% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
* % 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 292556 (entered June 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:
- Its 150 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 93% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 557 list more.
- Its 250 mcg of iodine is higher than 93% of the 6,382 iodine products that print an amount; 396 list more.
- 87% of the 2,337 products that print an amount of taurine list more than its 50 mg of taurine (median 500 mg).
- Its 5 mg of zeaxanthin is higher than 92% of the 1,215 zeaxanthin products that print an amount; 70 list more.
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 Optimal Prenatal Methyl-Free's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Prenatal Essentials ChewableSeeking Health 27 shared, 74% alike
- Optimal PrenatalSeeking Health 30 shared, 74% alike
- Optimal Prenatal ChewableSeeking Health 27 shared, 71% alike
- Vitamins & MineralsPharmax 25 shared, 69% alike
- Optimal Prenatal ChocolateSeeking Health 30 shared, 68% alike
- Optimal Prenatal VanillaSeeking Health 30 shared, 68% 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: Take 6 capsules daily, with a meal, in divided doses, or use as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.
- Warnings
- Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.
- Cautions: Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use. Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.
- Cautions: Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.
- Avoid if allergic to any ingredient.
- Do not exceed 1,500 mcg RAE intake per day of preformed vitamin A (retinol or retinyl forms).
- Evaluate total vitamin K intake from food and supplements if you are taking blood-thinning medications.
- Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This formula is iron- free to allow for maximal versatility. Does not contain: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.
- Methyl-Free
- Storage
- Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 292556.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica, L-Leucine.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in the USA From globally sourced ingredients Third-party independently tested.
How many labels does Optimal Prenatal Methyl-Free have?
One label is on file, entered on June 22, 2023.
- Label 292556 (current) Entered June 22, 2023 · on the market · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 8 10007 52154 1
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Seeking Health, LLC (distributor), Bellingham, WA. All Seeking Health products.