Prenatal Formula
by SmartyPants PhD · capsule · 60 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 227896
- Serving 2 capsules
- 30 servings
Prenatal Formula by SmartyPants PhD lists 60 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 520 mcg of vitamin A, 72 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D and 14.3 mg of vitamin E; 31 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.
What is in Prenatal Formula?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Beta-Carotene Note: USP, Retinyl Palmitate Note: USP) | 520 mcg | 40% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 72 mg | 60% | 63% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das D-3Vitamin D (Form: D-3 (Form: from Lichen) (Alt. Name: 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-TocopherolVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Form: from Sunflower Oil)) | 14.3 mg | 75% | |
| Vitamin Kas Vitamin K1 | 18 mcg | 20% | 75% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 0.7 mg | 50% | 89% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 0.32 mg | 20% | 95% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Inositol Niacinate, Vitamin B3 | 18 mg | 100% | 66% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B-6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 2 mg | 100% | 69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Calcium Salt, L-MethylfolateFolate (Form: as L-Methylfolate, Calcium Salt) | 630 mcg DFE | 105% | |
| Methylfolate | 378 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 3.5 mcg | 125% | 87% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 45 mcg | 150% | 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 7 mg | 100% | 73% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate Note: USP) | 55 mg | 10% | Higher than 64% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Ironas SunActive FeIron (Form: as SunActive Fe (Form: Ferric Pyrophosphate)) | 9 mg | 33% | Higher than 63% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide Note: USP) | 290 mcg | 100% | Higher than 94% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate Note: USP) | 8 mg | 2% | 94% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 3.9 mg | 30% | 82% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 14 mcg | 20% | 92% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Chelate) | 0.26 mg | 20% | 85% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Algal Oil | 149 mg | 85% of 118 products listing algal oil give more (median 603 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic AcidOmega-3 DHA (Alt. Name: Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 100 mg | 75% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). | |
| Vitamin K-2as Menaquinone-7Vitamin K-2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7) | 18 mcg | ||
| Coenzyme Q10as UbiquinoneCoenzyme Q10 (Form: as Ubiquinone Note: USP) | 60 mg | 48% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Inositolas Inositol NiacinateInositol (Form: as Inositol Niacinate) | 4 mg | 86% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Lutemax 2020as Marigold flower extract | 40 mg | Higher than 98% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| Lutein | 10 mg | ||
| Zeaxanthin | 2 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin (median 1 mg). | |
| Spectra Whole Food Antioxidant Blend | 100 mg | ||
| decaffeinated Coffea arabica extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| decaffeinated Green Tea extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Onion extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quercetin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acerola extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acai | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 21 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cinnamon | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Garlic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Oregano | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Turmeric | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Elderberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mangosteen | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Camu Camu | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blackberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blackcurrant extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chokeberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sweet Cherry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Silicon Dioxide | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sunflower Lecithin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Brussels Sprout | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 227896 (entered June 24, 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:
- 95% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.32 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
- Its 290 mcg of iodine is higher than 94% of the 6,382 iodine products that print an amount; 324 list more.
- 94% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 8 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).
- 92% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 14 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- 85% of the 118 products that print an amount of algal oil list more than its 149 mg of algal oil (median 603 mg).
- Its 40 mg of lutemax 2020 (filed by NIH under lutein) is higher than 98% of the 2,493 lutein products that print an amount; 22 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. 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 Formula's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Men's 50+ FormulaSmartyPants PhD 55 shared, 99% alike
- Women's 50+ FormulaSmartyPants PhD 55 shared, 99% alike
- Men's FormulaSmartyPants PhD 55 shared, 99% alike
- Women's FormulaSmartyPants PhD 56 shared, 97% alike
- PrenatalGNC SuperFoods Ultra Mega Green 49 shared, 75% alike
- Men's Perfect MultiPurity Products 45 shared, 71% 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: Adults take 2 capsule daily, with or without food. For best experience, take on an empty stomach.
- Warnings
- Warning Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult your health care provider before use if you have a medical condition, are on any medications, are planning a medical procedure, or are pregnant or nursing.
- Do not use if inner safety seal is broken. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison center immediately.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This vegan formula includes more than 25 exception ingredients free of synthetic colors, artificial flavors and preservatives.
- Non GMO
- Free of GMOs, gelatin, sugar, synthetic colors, soy, artificial flavors and preservatives, yeast, wheat, milk, eggs, gluten, peanuts, tree nut allergens, fish, shellfish, and salicylates. Yay!
- This product does not contain common GE genes or proteins. Visit igenprogram.com.
- Storage
- Do not freeze, best stored at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 227896.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Rice Starch, modified Food Starch, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Pectin, Natural flavor, Glycerol, Coconut Oil powder, Mixed Tocopherols, Silicon Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Clean Label Project Purity Award Certified Vegan AVA American Vegetarian Association Igen Non-GMO Tested. Listed with: Certified Vegan (Vegan Action) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Prenatal Formula have?
One label is on file, entered on June 24, 2020.
- Label 227896 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · on the market · 60 capsules
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names SmartyPants, Inc. (distributor), Marina del Rey, CA. All SmartyPants PhD products.