NOW Prenatal Caps supplement bottle
NOW

Prenatal Caps

What We Researched
28 active ingredients analyzed · 3 inactive ingredients decoded · 5 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
85
Product Score Good
89
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 8000 IU 160%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 200%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 150 IU 500%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 100%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 333%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 5 mg 294%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 250%
Folic Acid 800 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg 333%
Biotin 300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 20 mg 200%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate) 1200 mg 120%
Iron (as Ferrochel(R) Iron Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) 36 mg 200%
Iodine (as Kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 500 mg 125%
Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) 15 mg 100%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 50 mcg 71%
Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg 50%
Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 3.5 mg 175%
Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) 25 mcg 21%
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) 80 mcg 107%
Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 30 mg 1%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 20 mg
Inositol 20 mg
PABA 10 mg
Vanadium (as Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate) 25 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) Fair
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Iron (as Ferrochel(R) Iron Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Kelp) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) Fair
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) Fair
  • Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) Good
  • Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) Good
  • Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Inositol Good
  • PABA Good
  • Vanadium (as Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate) Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Gelatin
  • Cellulose
  • Magnesium Stearate
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 8000 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 150 IU Effective
  • Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 5 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 800 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid 20 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate) 1200 mg Effective
  • Iron (as Ferrochel(R) Iron Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) 36 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as Kelp) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 500 mg High
  • Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 50 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 3.5 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) 25 mcg Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) 80 mcg Effective
  • Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 20 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 20 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA 10 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 8000 IU 160%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 200%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 150 IU 500%
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 80 mcg 100%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 333%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 5 mg 294%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 250%
Folic Acid 800 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg 333%
Biotin 300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid 20 mg 200%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate) 1200 mg 120%
Iron (as Ferrochel(R) Iron Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate) 36 mg 200%
Iodine (as Kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 500 mg 125%
Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) 15 mg 100%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 50 mcg 71%
Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg 50%
Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 3.5 mg 175%
Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) 25 mcg 21%
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) 80 mcg 107%
Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 30 mg 1%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 20 mg
Inositol 20 mg
PABA 10 mg
Vanadium (as Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate) 25 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

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Brand Trust Report
NOW

Founded 1968 · Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA · 53 products · nowfoods.com

Certifications

5 certifications
Informed Sport Verified Source
Npa Gmp Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed
In House Testing — Verified Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOW Prenatal Caps a good supplement?

NOW Prenatal Caps received a product quality score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 28 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. All 3 inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, capsule materials) are rated safe — a clean formulation with no flagged additives. The manufacturer, NOW, holds a brand trust score of 89/100 with 5 verified certifications including Informed Sport, Npa Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Non Gmo Project.

What are the ingredients in NOW Prenatal Caps?

NOW Prenatal Caps contains 28 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) (8000 IU), Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) (120 mg), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (400 IU), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) (150 IU), Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) (80 mcg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride) (5 mg), and 22 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin E at 500% DV, Thiamine at 333% DV, Riboflavin at 294% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NOW Prenatal Caps safe to take?

NOW Prenatal Caps has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. All 3 inactive ingredients — including capsule materials, fillers, and binders — are rated safe based on regulatory data and published safety research. This is a clean formulation with no controversial additives. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is NOW a trustworthy supplement brand?

NOW receives a brand trust score of 89/100 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 53 products in their lineup. They hold 5 verified certifications including Informed Sport, Npa Gmp, Fda Gmp Inspections, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. No regulatory violations or FDA warning letters were found in our research.

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