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Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free

by Seeking Health · capsule · 60 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 10007 52159 6
  • DSLD label 292561
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 30 servings

Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free by Seeking Health lists 25 ingredients, 25 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 1,500 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 100 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 50 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 18, 2023.

What is in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 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).

Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 292561, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate1,500 mcg RAE115%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid100 mg83%Vitamin C in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 18,583 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg100 mg

50% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol1000 IU25 mcg (1,000 IU)167%Vitamin D in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas Novatol50 mg263%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride5 mg357%Thiamin in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 9,830 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg5 mg

46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate10 mg625%Riboflavin in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 9,824 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg10 mg

Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide25 mg139%Niacin in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 12,413 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg25 mg

Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate15 mg750%Vitamin B6 in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 15,277 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg15 mg

Higher than 68% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Calcium Folinate800 mcg1,360 mcg DFE227%
Vitamin B12as Adenosylcobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin100 mcg3,571%Vitamin B12 in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin150 mcg429%Biotin in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate20 mg286%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 10,060 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg20 mg

Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

DimaCalas Calcium100 mg8%Calcium in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide220 mcg76%Iodine in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 6,382 products220 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg220 mcg

Higher than 89% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Dimagnesium Malate100 mg25%Magnesium in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate13 mg100%Zinc in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 13,186 products13 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg13 mg

Higher than 55% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

SelenoExcellas Selenium50 mcg71%
Copperas Copper Bisglycinate Chelate0.75 mg58%Copper in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 6,468 products0.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.75 mg

64% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate2 mg77%Manganese in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate100 mcg222%Chromium in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate50 mcg100%Molybdenum in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 4,390 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg50 mcg

41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Boronas Boroganic Glycine1 mgBoron in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 3,339 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1 mg

42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Luteinas Marigold flower extract1 mgLutein in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 2,493 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.1 mg

62% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Zeaxanthinas Marigold flower extract1 mgZeaxanthin in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 1,215 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.1 mg

42% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg).

Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7100 mcg83%*Vitamin K in Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free against 4,607 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg100 mcg

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 292561 (entered July 18, 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?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.

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 Essentials Methyl-Free's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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 2 capsules daily, with a meal, or use as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.
Warnings
Cautions: Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.
Do not use if tamper seal is damaged. Do not exceed 1,500 mcg RAE intake per day of performed vitamin A (retinol or retinyl forms).
Avoid if allergic to any ingredient.
Evaluate total vitamin K intake from food and supplements if you are taking blood-thinning medications.
Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.
Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Does not contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 292561.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, 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 Prenatal Essentials Methyl-Free have?

One label is on file, entered on July 18, 2023.

  1. Label 292561 (current) Entered July 18, 2023 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 8 10007 52159 6

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.

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