NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels supplement bottle
NOW Foods

Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels

What We Researched
33 active ingredients analyzed · 5 inactive ingredients decoded · 7 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
89
Product Score Good
100
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) 750 mcg 58%
Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 100%
Vitamin D (as D-3 Cholecalciferol) (600 IU) 15 mcg 100%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 67 mg 353%
Vitamin K (as K1 Phytonadione) 120 mcg 133%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin Mononitrate) 5 mg 357%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 mg 313%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) 16 mg 89%
Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 500%
Folate (353 mcg L-5-MTHF***)(from L-5-MTHF***Calcium Salt) 600 mcg DFE 100%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 120 mcg 4286%
Biotin 300 mcg 857%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 20 mg 286%
Choline (from Choline Pantothenate) 10 mg 2%
Calcium [from Calcium Carbonate (Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals), Calcium Citrate and Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate] 400 mg 31%
Iron (from Ferrochel Bisglycinate) 27 mg 100%
Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 52%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals and Magnesium Citrate) 200 mg 50%
Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate) 15 mg 115%
Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate) 70 mcg 100%
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) 2 mg 154%
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) 2 mg 77%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) 60 mcg 133%
Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) 50 mcg 100%
Fish Oil Concentrate 500 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 250 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 90 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) 500 mcg
Lycopene (from Tomato Extract) 350 mcg
Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) 45 mcg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as D-3 Cholecalciferol) (600 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as K1 Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin Mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (353 mcg L-5-MTHF***)(from L-5-MTHF***Calcium Salt) Good
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (from Choline Pantothenate) Poor
  • Calcium [from Calcium Carbonate (Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals), Calcium Citrate and Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate] Fair
  • Iron (from Ferrochel Bisglycinate) Fair
  • Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals and Magnesium Citrate) Good
  • Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate) Good
  • Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate) Good
  • Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) Good
  • Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) Good
  • Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) Good
  • Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) Good
  • Fish Oil Concentrate Fair
  • DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) Fair
  • EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) Fair
  • Inositol Good
  • Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) Good
  • Lycopene (from Tomato Extract) Good
  • Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Softgel capsule [bovine gelatin, (BSE-free), glycerin, water, carob]
  • Rice Bran Oil
  • Beeswax
  • Potassium sulfate
  • Soy lecithin and Lemon oil
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) 750 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as D-3 Cholecalciferol) (600 IU) 15 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 67 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as K1 Phytonadione) 120 mcg Effective
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin Mononitrate) 5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 mg Effective
  • Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) 16 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg Effective
  • Folate (353 mcg L-5-MTHF***)(from L-5-MTHF***Calcium Salt) 600 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 120 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 20 mg Effective
  • Choline (from Choline Pantothenate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium [from Calcium Carbonate (Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals), Calcium Citrate and Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate] 400 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (from Ferrochel Bisglycinate) 27 mg Effective
  • Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals and Magnesium Citrate) 200 mg Effective
  • Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate) 70 mcg Effective
  • Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) 60 mcg Effective
  • Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) 50 mcg Effective
  • Fish Oil Concentrate 500 mg Effective
  • DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 250 mg Effective
  • EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 90 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) 500 mcg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene (from Tomato Extract) 350 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) 45 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 15
Total Fat 1.5 g 2%**
Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) 750 mcg 58%
Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 100%
Vitamin D (as D-3 Cholecalciferol) (600 IU) 15 mcg 100%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 67 mg 353%
Vitamin K (as K1 Phytonadione) 120 mcg 133%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin Mononitrate) 5 mg 357%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 mg 313%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) 16 mg 89%
Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 500%
Folate (353 mcg L-5-MTHF***)(from L-5-MTHF***Calcium Salt) 600 mcg DFE 100%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 120 mcg 4286%
Biotin 300 mcg 857%
Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) 20 mg 286%
Choline (from Choline Pantothenate) 10 mg 2%
Calcium [from Calcium Carbonate (Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals), Calcium Citrate and Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate] 400 mg 31%
Iron (from Ferrochel Bisglycinate) 27 mg 100%
Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg 52%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide, Aquamin®Seaweed Derived Minerals and Magnesium Citrate) 200 mg 50%
Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate) 15 mg 115%
Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate) 70 mcg 100%
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) 2 mg 154%
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) 2 mg 77%
Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) 60 mcg 133%
Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) 50 mcg 100%
Fish Oil Concentrate 500 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 250 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 90 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) 500 mcg
Lycopene (from Tomato Extract) 350 mcg
Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) 45 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Softgel capsule [bovine gelatin, (BSE-free), glycerin, water, carob] Unknown
Rice Bran Oil Safe

It is used as a carrier oil.

Beeswax Safe

Used as a coating and to help form softgel capsules.

Potassium sulfate Unknown
Soy lecithin and Lemon oil Unknown

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
NOW Foods

Founded 1968 · Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA · 996 products · nowfoods.com

Certifications

7 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Npa Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

7 incidents
Lawsuit Mislabeled St. John's Wort supplement, containing significantly less of the active ingredient than advertised.NoneSource
Lawsuit A data breach that compromised personal and health information of employees and dependents.2023Source
Prop 65 Lead2021-11-30Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts2020-06-12Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix2018-06-21Source
Lawsuit Misleadingly using slack-fill packaging for their Vitamin C supplements.2015Source
Fda Warning Adulterated Dietary Supplement due to pesticide (quintozene) contamination in American Ginseng.2007-10-12Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels a good supplement?

NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels received a product quality score of 89/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 33 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 5 inactive ingredients, 2 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NOW Foods, holds a brand trust score of 100/100 with 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project.

What are the ingredients in NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels?

NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels contains 33 active ingredients: Calories (15), Total Fat (1.5 g), Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) (750 mcg), Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) (120 mg), Vitamin D (as D-3 Cholecalciferol) (600 IU) (15 mcg), Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) (67 mg), and 27 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin E at 353% DV, Thiamin at 357% DV, Riboflavin at 313% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels safe to take?

NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA, 90 Softgels has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is NOW Foods a trustworthy supplement brand?

NOW Foods receives a brand trust score of 100/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA, the company offers 996 products in their lineup. They hold 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: NOW Foods has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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