Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin, Mint, 60 Vegan Capsules supplement bottle
Ritual

Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin, Mint, 60 Vegan Capsules

What We Researched
16 active ingredients analyzed · 5 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers 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) 500 mcg RAE 38%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 12 mg 10%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol¹) [from Lichen (whole plant)] (200 IU) 50 mcg 333%
Vitamin E (from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] 10 mg 53%
Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]²) 1000 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 10 mcg 357%
Biotin 150 mcg 429%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) 8mg 30% DV
Choline (as choline bitartrate³) 55 mg 10%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate4) 8 mg 30%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 200 mcg 69%
Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) 32 mg 8%
Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 3 mg 23%
Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)5] 350 mg **
Boron (as calcium fructoborate) 0.7 mg **
Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) 90 mcg **
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol¹) [from Lichen (whole plant)] (200 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] Good
  • Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]²) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) Good
  • Choline (as choline bitartrate³) Poor
  • Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate4) Good
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) Good
  • Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) Good
  • Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)5] Fair
  • Boron (as calcium fructoborate) Good
  • Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Stomach acid-resistant outer vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum)
  • Inner vegan capsule (hypromellose)
  • Silica
  • Cellulose
  • L-Leucine
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) 500 mcg RAE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 12 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol¹) [from Lichen (whole plant)] (200 IU) 50 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]²) 1000 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 10 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 150 mcg Effective
  • Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) 8mg Effective
  • Choline (as choline bitartrate³) 55 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate4) 8 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 200 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) 32 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)5] 350 mg Effective
  • Boron (as calcium fructoborate) 0.7 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) 90 mcg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) 500 mcg RAE 38%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 12 mg 10%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol¹) [from Lichen (whole plant)] (200 IU) 50 mcg 333%
Vitamin E (from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] 10 mg 53%
Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]²) 1000 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 10 mcg 357%
Biotin 150 mcg 429%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate) 8mg 30% DV
Choline (as choline bitartrate³) 55 mg 10%
Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate4) 8 mg 30%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 200 mcg 69%
Magnesium (as dimagnesium malate) 32 mg 8%
Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 3 mg 23%
Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids [from Schizochytrium sp. (whole microalgae)5] 350 mg **
Boron (as calcium fructoborate) 0.7 mg **
Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) 90 mcg **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Stomach acid-resistant outer vegan capsule (hypromellose, gellan gum) Unknown
Inner vegan capsule (hypromellose) Unknown
Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

L-Leucine Safe

It is included for its potential muscle-building and recovery benefits.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Ritual

Founded 2016 · Los Angeles, California, United States · 10 products · ritual.com

Certifications

4 certifications
B Corp Certified Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source

Violation History

2 incidents
Prop 65 DEHP2020-08-20Source
Lawsuit Deceptive marketing practices regarding the use of media quotes.2020Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin a good supplement?

Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin, Mint, 60 Vegan Capsules received a product quality score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 16 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 5 inactive ingredients, 3 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Ritual, holds a brand trust score of 89/100 with 4 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Informed Sport, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections.

What are the ingredients in Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin?

Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin contains 16 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) (500 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (12 mg), Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol¹) [from Lichen (whole plant)] (200 IU) (50 mcg), Vitamin E (from mixed tocopherols) [from Brassica napus (seed)] (10 mg), Folate (as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]²) (1000 mcg DFE), Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) (10 mcg), and 10 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin D at 333% DV, Vitamin B12 at 357% DV, Biotin at 429% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin safe to take?

Ritual Essential for Women, Postnatal Multivitamin, Mint, 60 Vegan Capsules 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 Ritual a trustworthy supplement brand?

Ritual receives a brand trust score of 89/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States, the company offers 10 products in their lineup. They hold 4 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Informed Sport, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Ritual has 2 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

How much vitamin d3 should i take daily?

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What does vitamin d do?

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How much vitamin d3 per day for a woman?

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