Life Extension Prenatal Advantage

Life Extension · Prenatal Advantage

Life Extension

Prenatal Advantage

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Looks good our read

A broad multivitamin. Of the 26 nutrients we can read, 18 at sensible daily levels, 1 above the daily target, 7 at trace levels.

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

Dose 18/26 at sensible levels

  • Gluten Free
Quality

How it scores

$18.90★4.2 (422)

Overall

C

Evidence

A

Dose

C

Formulation

B

Brand

90/100

The label

What's in it, judged

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s)

30 per container

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 †

† Daily Value not established

Other ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin, Annatto, Silica.

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

past the studied range at the studied dose below the studied range Every ingredient links to our evidence.

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.

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

  • LDL cholesterolA

    Lower LDL cholesterol

    Cardiovascular

  • TriglyceridesA

    Lower triglycerides

    Glycemic & metabolic

  • HDL cholesterolA

    Higher HDL cholesterol

    Cardiovascular

  • Fasting blood glucoseA

    Lower fasting blood glucose

    Glycemic & metabolic

  • Fasting insulinA

    Lower fasting insulin

    Glycemic & metabolic

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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