Prenatal Gels + DHA
NOW Prenatal Gels + DHA is a comprehensive prenatal supplement containing 32 ingredients, falling under the Omega & Fish Oil category due to its DHA content. This product provides several vitamins at clinically studied dosages, including Vitamin A (5000IU), Vitamin C (120mg), Vitamin D3 (400IU), Vitamin E (100IU), and Thiamine (5mg). However, some ingredients such as Vitamin K, Potassium, and Choline are present at underdosed levels. With an N+ Score of 74 and a C+ grade, it is considered a good quality product, offering a broad spectrum of nutrients essential during pregnancy. This supplement is suitable for expectant mothers seeking extensive nutritional support.
About This Product
Prenatal Gels + DHA by NOW is a omega & fish oil supplement containing 32 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 74/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 20 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
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +23 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 32 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (32 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 35.000 mcg | Under |
| Calories | 15.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 1.500 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Thiamine | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 13.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 800.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 500.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 300.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Choline | 10.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin A | 5000.000 IU | High |
| Vitamin C | 120.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 100.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 400.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 27.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iodine | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 200.000 mg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 15.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 70.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Copper | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 120.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Potassium | 25.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin D3 | 400.000 IU | Adequate |
| Lycopene | 350.000 mcg | N/A |
| Fish Oil Concentrate | 650.000 mg | N/A |
| Molybdenum | 75.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Inositol | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Lutein | 500.000 mcg | N/A |
| Borage Oil | 125.000 mg | Adequate |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.





