Prenatal Essentials By Doctor's Best Overview & Drug Interactions
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Supplement: Prenatal Essentials by Doctor's Best
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Below is a list of the 'active' ingredients listed on the supplement label for this product.
For a list of 'other ingredients', such as fillers, please see the 'Label Information' section on this page.
Folate
| Ingredient Group | Vitamin B9 (Folate) |
|---|---|
| Category | vitamin |
- (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid
- Glucosamine Salt
- Quatrefolic
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Folic Acid
Description:Folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9, essential for health. Folate occurs naturally in foods like leafy vegetables, legumes, and fruits, while folic acid is the synthetic form used in supplements and fortified foods. Since 1998, the US has fortified cereals, baking flour, pasta, and bakery items with folic acid to prevent deficiencies. Naturally occurring folate, or pteroylpolyglutamate, has lower bioavailability (40% to 50%) compared to nearly 100% for synthetic folic acid. Foods rich in folate include asparagus, mushrooms, yeast, legumes, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, bananas, melons, oranges, tomatoes, lemons, and animal products like beef liver and kidney. Some supplements contain L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF), a reduced folate form. L-5-MTHF, dependent on vitamin B12 for metabolism, is absorbed faster and more effectively than folic acid, especially in individuals with specific MTHFR genotypes. Studies show that women taking L-5-MTHF had slightly higher red blood cell folate concentrations compared to those taking folic acid, although long-term use results in similar blood levels and effectiveness for preventing neural tube defects.
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Ingredient Group Vitamin B9 (folic acid) Category vitamin
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin crucial for several bodily functions. It plays a pivotal role in the formation of red blood cells, aiding in the prevention of anemia. Vitamin B12 is essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system and proper brain function, as it is involved in the synthesis of myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers. This vitamin is primarily found in animal-based foods such as meat, fish, dairy products, and eggs, making it important for vegetarians and vegans to consider supplementation. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to neurological issues, fatigue, and cognitive impairment.
See More Information Regarding Vitamin B12| Ingredient Group | Vitamin B12 |
|---|---|
| Category | vitamin |
- Methylcobalamin
Choline
Choline is an essential nutrient that is found in many foods, including eggs, and is important for a number of bodily functions, including liver function, brain development, and nerve function. Choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, mood, and muscle control. Choline also helps to transport fats out of the liver, which may help to reduce the risk of liver disease. Choline supplements are available in different forms, including choline bitartrate, choline chloride, and phosphatidylcholine. Choline bitartrate is the most common form of choline supplement, but phosphatidylcholine is the form that is found naturally in foods.
See More Information Regarding Choline| Ingredient Group | Choline |
|---|---|
| Category | vitamin |
- Choline L(+) Bitartrate
Iron
| Ingredient Group | Iron |
|---|---|
| Category | mineral |
- Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate
DHA
| Ingredient Group | DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) |
|---|---|
| Category | fatty acid |
- Algal (Schizochytrium sp.) Oil
Drugs that interact with Prenatal Essentials by Doctor's Best
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Label Information
Supplement Facts:
| Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): | Adults and children 4 or more years of age |
|---|---|
| Minimum serving Sizes: |
4 Veggie Softgel(s)
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| Maximum serving Sizes: |
4 Veggie Softgel(s)
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| Servings per container | 30 |
| UPC/BARCODE | 753950005136 |
| Ingredient | Amount per Serving | Group | % DV, Adults & children 4+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folate |
600 mcg DFE
|
Vitamin B9 (Folate) |
100%
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| Folic Acid |
360 mcg
|
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) |
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| Vitamin B12 |
2.8 mcg
|
Vitamin B12 |
100%
|
| Choline |
550 mg
|
Choline |
100%
|
| Iron |
27 mg
|
Iron |
100%
|
| DHA |
250 mg
|
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) |
--
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| Other Ingredients: |
Food Starch - Modified
Carrageenan
Sorbitol
Glycerin
purified Water
Red Iron Oxide
Black Iron Oxide
Sunflower Oil
yellow Beeswax
Sunflower Lecithin
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|---|
Label Statments:
| Formula |
- This nurturing blend of Prenatal Essentials gives you the full recommended daily dose of choline (VitaCholine) to support fetal neural development. Choline helps increase the availability of DHA, which works together with folate (Quatrefolic) in its most bioavailable form to further support fetal brain & spinal development. Choline + B12 gives mom more energy. And for breastfeeding moms, continued choline supplementation will boost your bundle of joy's continued brain growth and development beyond pregnancy.
- Baby brain booster
Essential nutrients for mother and baby
- With Choline & DHA
|
|---|---|
| Formulation |
- Supports
A healthy prenatal regimen
Fetal and neural development during pregnancy
Breastfeeding moms for baby's continued brain development
- Non-GMO
Gluten free
Soy free
- Vegetarian
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| FDA Disclaimer Statement |
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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| Brand IP Statement(s) |
- Ferrochel is a registered trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc.
Quatrefolic is a registered trademark of Gnosis SPA.
VitaCholine is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation.
Science-based nutrition
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| FDA Statement of Identity |
- Dietary Supplement
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| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions |
- Suggested Adult Use: Take 4 softgels with food or as directed by a nutritionally informed physician.
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| Precautions |
- 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 a case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
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| Storage |
- Store in a cool dry place.
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Brand Information
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| Manufactured for | |
|---|---|
| Name | Doctor's Best, Inc. |
| State | California |
| Country | USA |
| ZipCode | 92612 |
| Phone Number | (800) 777-2474 |
| Web Address | drbvitamins.com |
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