NaturesPlus Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets

What We Researched
23 active ingredients analyzed · 24 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
87
Product Score Good
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE 231%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 150 mg 125%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (100 IU) 2.5 mcg 17%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) 67 mg 353%
Thiamin (vitamin B-1) (as thiamine HCl) 10 mg 714%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 10 mg 625%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg NE 222%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg 250%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (800 mcg L-methylfolate) 1333 mcg DFE 222%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 40 mcg 1429%
Biotin 800 mcg 2286%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg 357%
Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 400 mg 31%
Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) 18 mg 67%
Phosphorus (as amino acid complex) 200 mg 16%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg 52%
Magnesium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 200 mg 50%
Zinc (as amino acid chelate/complex) 15 mg 115%
Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) 2 mg 77%
Bromelain (enzyme from pineapple fruit) 50 mg *
Inositol 5 mg *
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 5 mg *
Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum) 100 million cells *
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10000 IU) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (100 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) Good
  • Thiamin (vitamin B-1) (as thiamine HCl) Fair
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (800 mcg L-methylfolate) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) Good
  • Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as amino acid complex) Good
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as amino acid chelate/complex) Good
  • Zinc (as amino acid chelate/complex) Fair
  • Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) Good
  • Bromelain (enzyme from pineapple fruit) Good
  • Inositol Good
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) Good
  • Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Di-Calcium Phosphate
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Vegetable Cellulose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Ferrous Fumarate Low
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Choline Bitartrate
  • Silica
  • Rice Bran
  • Banana
  • Apricot
  • Apple
  • Broccoli
  • Beet Juice
  • Collard greens
  • Parsnips
  • Green zucchini
  • Turnip
  • Peach
  • Kale
  • Tomato
  • Spinach and pharmceutical glaze
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 150 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (100 IU) 2.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) 67 mg Effective
  • Thiamin (vitamin B-1) (as thiamine HCl) 10 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 10 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg NE High
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg Effective
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (800 mcg L-methylfolate) 1333 mcg DFE High
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 40 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 800 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 400 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) 18 mg Effective
  • Phosphorus (as amino acid complex) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 200 mg Effective
  • Zinc (as amino acid chelate/complex) 15 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) 2 mg Effective
  • Bromelain (enzyme from pineapple fruit) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 5 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 5 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10000 IU) 3000 mcg RAE 231%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 150 mg 125%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (100 IU) 2.5 mcg 17%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) 67 mg 353%
Thiamin (vitamin B-1) (as thiamine HCl) 10 mg 714%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 10 mg 625%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 40 mg NE 222%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg 250%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (800 mcg L-methylfolate) 1333 mcg DFE 222%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 40 mcg 1429%
Biotin 800 mcg 2286%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg 357%
Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 400 mg 31%
Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) 18 mg 67%
Phosphorus (as amino acid complex) 200 mg 16%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg 52%
Magnesium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 200 mg 50%
Zinc (as amino acid chelate/complex) 15 mg 115%
Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) 2 mg 77%
Bromelain (enzyme from pineapple fruit) 50 mg *
Inositol 5 mg *
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 5 mg *
Probiotic Blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum) 100 million cells *

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Di-Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or source of calcium and phosphorus.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Vegetable Cellulose Safe

Forms a vegetarian capsule shell alternative to gelatin.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Ferrous Fumarate Caution

It is used to supplement iron intake.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Choline Bitartrate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement choline intake.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Rice Bran Safe

Natural filler and source of fiber.

Banana Unknown
Apricot Unknown
Apple Unknown
Broccoli Safe

It may be included as a source of nutrients or as a filler.

Beet Juice Safe

It is used to provide a red or pink color.

Collard greens Unknown
Parsnips Unknown
Green zucchini Unknown
Turnip Unknown
Peach Unknown
Kale Unknown
Tomato Unknown
Spinach and pharmceutical glaze Unknown

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturesPlus Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets received a product quality score of 87/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 23 active ingredients with 45 servings per container. Of the 24 inactive ingredients, 9 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets?

NaturesPlus Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets contains 23 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (10000 IU) (3000 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (150 mg), Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (100 IU) (2.5 mcg), Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) (100 IU) (67 mg), Thiamin (vitamin B-1) (as thiamine HCl) (10 mg), Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (10 mg), and 17 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 231% DV, Vitamin E at 353% DV, Thiamin at 714% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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NaturesPlus Source of Life Prenatal Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement, 90 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 24 inactive ingredients, 9 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ferrous Fumarate. '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.

Is NaturesPlus a trustworthy supplement brand?

NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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