Prenatal
Health Star's Prenatal is a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement formulated for pregnancy, containing 13 ingredients. This product achieves an N+ Score of 75, resulting in a C+ grade, which signifies a good quality offering. It provides several essential vitamins at clinically studied dosages, including Vitamin A (4000 IU), Vitamin C (120 mg), Vitamin D (400 IU), Vitamin E (30 IU), and Vitamin B1 (1.8 mg). However, Folic Acid is noted as underdosed compared to typical prenatal recommendations. With good label transparency, this prenatal supplement may offer foundational nutritional support for expectant mothers, though specific nutrient levels should be reviewed with a healthcare professional.
About This Product
Prenatal by Health Star is a joint & bone supplement containing 13 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 75/100 (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 Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and 9 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
- +12 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 13 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (13 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.600 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 4000.000 IU | High |
| Vitamin C | 120.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 400.000 IU | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 30.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 200.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iron | 28.000 mg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folic Acid | 0.800 mg | Under |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.800 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.700 mg | Optimal |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
