Health Star Prenatal supplement bottle
Health Star

Prenatal

What We Researched
13 active ingredients analyzed · 11 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Vitamin A Palmitate) 1200 mcg 92%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg 100%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 13.5 mg 71%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.8 mg 129%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 106%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 111%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg 130%
Folate 1360 mcg DFE 227%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg 286%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg 15%
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 28 mg 104%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 192%
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Vitamin A Palmitate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) Fair
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) Fair
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Hypromellose
  • PEG Medium
  • Mineral Oil Medium
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Talc High
  • FD&C Red #40 Lake High
  • FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Low
  • FD&C Blue #2 Lake High
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Vitamin A Palmitate) 1200 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 13.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.8 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg Effective
  • Folate 1360 mcg DFE High
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 28 mg Effective
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Vitamin A Palmitate) 1200 mcg 92%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg 100%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 13.5 mg 71%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.8 mg 129%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 106%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 111%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2.6 mg 130%
Folate 1360 mcg DFE 227%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg 286%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg 15%
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate) 28 mg 104%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 25 mg 192%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

PEG Caution

It is used as a binder, coating, or emulsifier.

Mineral Oil Caution

It is used as a lubricant or emollient.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

FD&C Red #40 Lake Generally_safe

It is used to give the supplement a red color.

FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Caution

It is used to add a yellow color to supplements.

FD&C Blue #2 Lake Unknown

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Health Star

· Irving, Texas, United States · 14 products

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

2 incidents
Lawsuit Conspiring to intentionally inflate drug prices.SettledSource
Lawsuit Failure to report suspicious orders of pharmaceutical drugs, contributing to the opioid epidemic.2017Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Health Star Prenatal a good supplement?

Health Star Prenatal received a product quality score of 59/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 13 active ingredients with 100 servings per container. Of the 11 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 4 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Health Star Prenatal?

Health Star Prenatal contains 13 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Vitamin A Palmitate) (1200 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (120 mg), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (10 mcg), Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) (13.5 mg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (1.8 mg), Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) (1.7 mg), and 7 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Folate at 227% DV, Vitamin B12 at 286% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Health Star Prenatal safe to take?

Health Star Prenatal has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 11 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe. 4 ingredients are flagged for review: PEG, Mineral Oil, Titanium Dioxide. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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