Prenatal Formula
SmartyPants PhD Prenatal Formula is a comprehensive prenatal supplement with 26 ingredients. It includes Vitamin A (520mcg), Vitamin C (72mg), Vitamin E (14.3mg), Thiamine (0.7mg), and Niacin (18mg) at clinically studied doses. However, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and Riboflavin are noted as underdosed. The product received an N+ Score of 56, earning an 'F' grade, indicating that despite some clinically dosed ingredients, the overall formulation has significant weaknesses. This prenatal may offer some essential nutrients for expectant mothers, but the underdosed key vitamins suggest potential gaps in comprehensive nutritional support.
About This Product
Prenatal Formula by SmartyPants PhD is a omega & fish oil supplement containing 26 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 56/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Niacin, Folate and 8 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +11 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 26 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (26 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 18.000 mcg | Under |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 60.000 mg | N/A |
| Thiamine | 0.700 mg | Adequate |
| Riboflavin | 0.320 mg | Under |
| Niacin | 18.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 630.000 mcg DFE | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.500 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 45.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 7.000 mg | Optimal |
| Choline | 55.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin A | 520.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Vitamin C | 72.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 25.000 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 14.300 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 9.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iodine | 290.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 8.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 3.900 mg | Under |
| Selenium | 14.000 mcg | Under |
| Copper | 0.260 mg | Under |
| Inositol | 4.000 mg | N/A |
| Vitamin B-6 | 2.000 mg | N/A |
| Vitamin K-2 | 18.000 mcg | N/A |
| Lutemax 2020 | 40.000 mg | N/A |
| Algal Oil | 149.000 mg | N/A |
| Spectra Whole Food Antioxidant Blend | 100.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
