references
NIH: "Multivitamin/mineral Supplements"
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health: "Should I Take a Daily Multivitamin"
FDA: "Current Good Manufacturing Practices"
The Medical Clinics of North America:"Nutrition Recommendations in Pregnancy and Lactation"
NIH: "Folate"
U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Zinc"
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans"
When you're picking a multivitamin, opt for one from a reputable brand, look for third-party testing certifications and make sure the multi meets your specific nutritional needs.
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Trusted brand with USP certification Gluten-free Widely available
Must be taken with food and water
Buy it: Naturemade.com ($13.59 for a 90 tablets); Walmart.com ($14.81 for 90 tablets)
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Budget-friendly Contains necessary nutrients
Larger pill
Buy it: Walmart.com ($29.01 for 90 tablets)
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Organic Contains many key vitamins
Does not include iron Higher price point
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NSF-certified
Does not contain iron Contains 2 grams of sugar
Provides iron, folate and other prenatal essentials
Must be taken with water and food
Contains needed during breastfeeding USP verified
Some reviewers find the fishy odor off-putting
Buy it: Target.com; Price: $18.99 for 60 softgels (available for in-store pickup)
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Third-party tested Vegan Gluten-free
Does not provide RDA of calcium Higher price point
Buy it: Ritual.com; Price: $30 for a 30-day supply
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Reputable brand Contains calcium
Higher cost option
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Buy it: NewChapter.com ($30); Walmart ($62 for 72 tablets)
While some vitamins, like iron, are best absorbed on an empty stomach, it can also cause you to feel a little sick. If this happens, it’s OK to take your vitamins with food. Some absorption is better than nothing.
Vitamin Ages 19 and older Pregnancy Lactation Vitamin A 700 mcg 770 mcg 1,300 mcg Vitamin B6 1.3 mg (1.5 mg for ages 51+) 1.9 mg 2 mg Vitamin B12 2.4 mcg 2.6 mcg 2.8 mcg Vitamin C 75 mg 85 mg 120 mg Vitamin D 600 IU 600 IU 600 IU Vitamin E 15 mg 15 mg 19 mg Vitamin K 90 mcg 90 mcg 90 mcg Choline 425 mg 450 mg 550 mg Folate 400 mcg 600 mcg 500 mcg Niacin 14 mg 18 mg 17 mg Riboflavin 1.0 mg 1.4 mg 1.6 mg Thiamin 1.0 mg 1.4 mg 1.4 mg
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
NIH: "Multivitamin/mineral Supplements"
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health: "Should I Take a Daily Multivitamin"
FDA: "Current Good Manufacturing Practices"
The Medical Clinics of North America:"Nutrition Recommendations in Pregnancy and Lactation"
NIH: "Folate"
U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Zinc"
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans"