Life Extension Prenatal Advantage

Life Extension · Prenatal Advantage

Life Extension

Prenatal Advantage

Other Combinations30 servings

Looks good our read

A broad multivitamin. Of the 23 nutrients we can read, 19 at sensible daily levels, 1 above the daily target, 3 at trace levels.

No dose reference yet for Marigold Flower Extract (scoped out of the answer, not counted against it).

Dose 19/23 at sensible levels

How to takeDirections: Take four (4) softgels daily in divided doses with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

  • Gluten Free
Quality

How it scores

$18.90 4.2 (422)

Overall

B

Evidence

A

Dose

B

Formulation

B

Brand

90/100

Dose check

How well is it built?

21 of 23 nutrients sit near the daily target. The exceptions:

Well over the daily target

  • Vitamin B12 286%

Comes up short

  • Potassium 2%

A multivitamin covers daily gaps. It won't move a specific goal on its own.

What it's studied for

  • DepressionA

    Ease depression symptoms

    Mood & depression

  • Cell damageA

    Reduce oxidative cell damage

    Inflammation & oxidative stress

  • Colds & infectionsA

    Catch fewer colds and infections

    Respiratory

  • Antioxidant storesA

    Build antioxidant reserves

    Inflammation & oxidative stress

  • Stroke riskA

    Lower stroke risk

    Cardiovascular

The label

What's in it

Serving size 1 Softgel(s)

IngredientAmount%DV
  • Vitamin A as Beta-Carotene 1,300 mg RAE 100%
  • Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Niacinamide Ascorbate 120 mg 100%
  • Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol 25 mcg 167%
  • Vitamin E as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate 15 mg 79%
  • Vitamin K as Menaquinone-4, Phytonadione, trans-Menaquinone-7 90 mcg 100%
  • Thiamine as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1 1.4 mg 100%
  • Riboflavin as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate, Vitamin B2 1.6 mg 100%
  • Niacin as Niacinamide, Niacinamide Ascorbate 18 mg NE 100%
  • Vitamin B6 as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate 2 mg 100%
  • Metafolin as Folate 1,020 mcg DFE 170%
  • Vitamin B12 as Methylcobalamin 8 mcg 286%
  • Biotin 35 mcg 100%
  • Pantothenic Acid as D-Calcium Pantothenate 7 mg 100%
  • Iron as Ferrous Fumarate 27 mg 100%
IngredientAmount%DV
  • Iodine as Potassium Iodide 290 mcg 100%
  • Zinc as L-OptiZinc, Zinc Citrate 13 mg 100%
  • Selenium as SelenoExcell, Sodium Selenite 70 mcg 100%
  • Copper as Copper Bisglycinate Chelate 1.3 mg 100%
  • Manganese as Manganese Citrate, Manganese Gluconate 2.6 mg 100%
  • Chromium as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate 45 mcg 100%
  • Molybdenum as Molybdenum Glycinate 50 mcg 100%
  • Choline as Choline Bitartrate 275 mg 50%
  • Potassium as Potassium Chloride 99 mg 2%
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid as Algae Oil 200 mg -
  • Marigold Flower Extract as Tagetes erecta Flower Extract 17.5 mg -
  • Lutein 3.5 mg -
  • Zeaxanthin 700 mcg -

Other ingredients

Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.

  • Sunflower Oil
  • Gelatin: capsule shell; neutral unless ethical concern
  • Glycerin: capsule plasticizer; benign
  • Water, Purified
  • Beeswax
  • Sunflower Lecithin: emulsifier; quality varies
  • Annatto
  • Silica: flow agent; inert but filler

Reported interactions

Interacts with:
Ketoconazole ·Liarozole ·Talarozole ·Fluconazole ·Itraconazole ·Voriconazole ·Mitoxantrone ·Antineoplastic_agents
Side effects:
Death ·All-cause mortality ·Teratogenicity ·Hepatotoxicity ·Acute kidney injury ·Hypercalcaemia

From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.

The brand

Life Extension

90/100

Life Extension's quality posture is strong on testing and transparency, but a 2017 FDA warning letter limits a full trust endorsement.

Quality 91
Formulation 94
Safety 79
Transparency 84
Value 96
  • ✓ NSF certified
  • ✓ Third-party tested
  • ✓ Effective dosing
  • ✓ Premium ingredients
  • ✓ Research-backed
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