Thorne Basic Prenatal – Well-Researched Folate Multi for Pregnant and Nursing Women Includes 18 Vitamins and Minerals, Plus Choline – 90 Capsules – 30 Servings
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- For Mom and Baby: Pre-conception, pregnancy, and nursing are critical times to ensure a mother's health and nutritional support are being optimized. Thorne’s Basic Prenatal provides folate, choline, and 18 other nutrients that support health without the unnecessary additives in mainstream prenatals
- Active Folate: Folate is provided for brain and spinal cord development.* Basic Prenatal includes 5-MTHF, the bioactive form of folate for optimal absorption; especially indicated for women who don't get sufficient folate because of their genetic makeup*
- Gentle and Effective: Contains well-absorbed nutrients that are gentle on the stomach. Vitamins C, B6, and K have been shown to benefit “morning sickness”*
- Plus Choline: Contains 110 mg of choline per serving, an important nutrient for fetal brain and neurological development*
- Trusted: Thorne is trusted by 45,000 health professionals and 100+ pro teams and U.S. Olympic teams. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer to collaborate with Mayo Clinic on wellness research and content. Our products are manufactured in Summerville, South Carolina
- For Mom and Baby: Pre-conception, pregnancy, and nursing are critical times to ensure a mother's health and nutritional support are being optimized. Thorne’s Basic Prenatal provides folate, choline, and 18 other nutrients that support health without the unnecessary additives in mainstream prenatals
- Active Folate: Folate is provided for brain and spinal cord development.* Basic Prenatal includes 5-MTHF, the bioactive form of folate for optimal absorption; especially indicated for women who don't get sufficient folate because of their genetic makeup*
- Gentle and Effective: Contains well-absorbed nutrients that are gentle on the stomach. Vitamins C, B6, and K have been shown to benefit “morning sickness”*
- Plus Choline: Contains 110 mg of choline per serving, an important nutrient for fetal brain and neurological development*
- Trusted: Thorne is trusted by 45,000 health professionals and 100+ pro teams and U.S. Olympic teams. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer to collaborate with Mayo Clinic on wellness research and content. Our products are manufactured in Summerville, South Carolina
Product Specifications
| Brand | THORNE |
| Item Form | Capsule |
| Primary Supplement Type | Multivitamins |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
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Great Values for Baby. I’ve been taking this prenatal since before I got pregnant. I chose it due to the high vitamin values compared to other brands. I read a lot of reviews before choosing, most people saying it leaves no aftertaste, but that is not the case! You definitely burp it and taste it. There’s also over 7000% of Vitamin B12 that makes your urine really yellow as you pee it out, and you’ll even smell it exactly as the pill smells. Definitely don’t love that and now being pregnant, I’m finding these are hard to take because you have to take 3 and they really do taste awful. The only reason I didn’t rate lower and still take these is because of the high values. But yes, you will taste it. And it gets worse when pregnant! It meets most of the minimum necessities to grow a baby. My PCP and gynecologist don’t seem to care which prenatal I take, as long as it has enough folate. So these aren’t necessarily necessary, but I wanted all the high values for the baby. A plus is it doesn’t make you sick.
Good prenatal but not for those with enough iron. This one does includes iron and is more rounded than most vitamins out there for a lower-middle price range. I wanted to try Thorne out before actually getting pregnant then switching to my expensive prenatals, but now realize the iron was too much for my body to take. If you know you are deficient in iron then this prenatal might work for you and you might not have the same experience as me.After 3 weeks, I’ve stopped taking these due to the gastrointestinal issues and immediate aches I get from these prenatals. It was immediate reaction when I started but I thought maybe it was my food, or just “getting used to it”. I peeled back the bottle label where the other half of the remaining ingredients were listed and remembered that the extra iron might be causing me these issues. Having too much can mess with your gut microbiome and I felt it was obvious by my daily bloat and stomach rumblings that my body was working way hard but in a bad way. Typically I’m very regular, but had multiple days of strain. For now, I will be switching back to my usual capsules that do not include iron until maybe later in pregnancy and could use the extra.Update: I stopped and my body is back to being regular, so confirmed it was this supplement. Also this brand/seller is extremely honest and responsive. They sent me a refund after seeing my review. I wasn’t expecting it but really appreciate that they care. Because of this I added an extra star back from 3 to 4 as I would be willing to try their other products.
No nausea. I’ve been taking this prenatal off and on for around 6 years, and they seem to work just fine. I’ve had 3 extremely healthy babies in that time. I really liked them for early in my pregnancies because they didn’t cause nausea like all of the other prenatal vitamins I tried. I also chose them because they have folate instead of folic acid. I continue to use them postpartum. Downside is you have to take 3 capsules daily. For me the trade off in not causing nausea was worth it!
Great brand. My nurse practitioner suggested I start taking a prenatal to get nutrients I was lacking in. These supplements along with Thorne’s B12 pills have been a life changer for me!
The best one yet. I can no longer afford this prenatal, but it has been my favorite option so far. Of all the prenatal vitamins I’ve used this is the only one that has never affected my stomach in a negative way. Very happy with and wish I could go back on it.
Excellent. Like:-noticeably stronger hair and nails (never happened with other multivitamins or prenatals, or hair/nail/skin vitamins)-noticeably glowier / healthier looking skin-high quality ingredients-reputable brandDislike:-very mild iron scent, just swallow them quickly-nausea: to troubleshoot this side effect I take all three at night right before bed and never have an issue. They make me very nauseous if I take them in the morning. I’ve never tried taking them in the middle of the day like some other users have posted.
Excellent. Like:-noticeably stronger hair and nails (never happened with other multivitamins or prenatals, or hair/nail/skin vitamins)-noticeably glowier / healthier looking skin-high quality ingredients-reputable brandDislike:-very mild iron scent, just swallow them quickly-nausea: to troubleshoot this side effect I take all three at night right before bed and never have an issue. They make me very nauseous if I take them in the morning. I’ve never tried taking them in the middle of the day like some other users have posted.
Excellent. Like:-noticeably stronger hair and nails (never happened with other multivitamins or prenatals, or hair/nail/skin vitamins)-noticeably glowier / healthier looking skin-high quality ingredients-reputable brandDislike:-very mild iron scent, just swallow them quickly-nausea: to troubleshoot this side effect I take all three at night right before bed and never have an issue. They make me very nauseous if I take them in the morning. I’ve never tried taking them in the middle of the day like some other users have posted.
Take at night. Love:- Hair and nails are strong and thick- Skin has been nicely glow since starting these- Noticeably more mentally clear with more energy when I take these vs when I skip doses- No vitamin burpsDislike:- Can only take them at night otherwise I get super nauseous. However since switching to night I noticed morning sickness was a lot more bare able.- constipation! I sometimes have to skip a day or two to encourage my body to let go.- they smell strongOverall, I love these vitamins. They really do work. Just find the best way to take them for you and you’ll be really happy
Take at night. Love:- Hair and nails are strong and thick- Skin has been nicely glow since starting these- Noticeably more mentally clear with more energy when I take these vs when I skip doses- No vitamin burpsDislike:- Can only take them at night otherwise I get super nauseous. However since switching to night I noticed morning sickness was a lot more bare able.- constipation! I sometimes have to skip a day or two to encourage my body to let go.- they smell strongOverall, I love these vitamins. They really do work. Just find the best way to take them for you and you’ll be really happy
Take at night. Love:- Hair and nails are strong and thick- Skin has been nicely glow since starting these- Noticeably more mentally clear with more energy when I take these vs when I skip doses- No vitamin burpsDislike:- Can only take them at night otherwise I get super nauseous. However since switching to night I noticed morning sickness was a lot more bare able.- constipation! I sometimes have to skip a day or two to encourage my body to let go.- they smell strongOverall, I love these vitamins. They really do work. Just find the best way to take them for you and you’ll be really happy
Higher end Prenatal. I’ve done quite a bit of research on prenatal vitamins for my last pregnancy. Thorne matched everything I thought my baby and I needed. It was a toss up between this and fullwell (but I couldn’t stomach 8 pills at once). Although it was tough to swallow 3 pills every day it is nearly tasteless and I didn’t have any after effects. I appreciate that Amazon offers subscriptions and free shipping.
Clean and feel great. So I use to take Olly but recently been really into changing my diet and using clean products. This has been game changer for me personally. Since taking this my overall energy has improved. The only downfall is larger size pills and they sometimes taste fishy. Not pregnant currently but if your sensitive these might be hard.
Quality vitamins. Thorne prenatal vitamins are at the top of list in most vitamin reviews I read when I was looking for vitamins. They are third party certified which is important to me. They do not upset my stomach or make me burp. Yay! The gel caps are on the large side but I don’t have an issue with that.
Contains lead, cadmium and arsenic. Not returnable!! This product was recently lab tested by a third party and was positive does the different heavy metals- lead, cadmium and arsenic. See the Simple Lab results at Lead Safe Mama’s website, searching for the Thorne Prenatal article.I’m really P.O.’d because I have been taking this the whole time I was pregnant and nursing, with this child and the last, and lead attaches to calcium receptors in the brain, leading to lower IQ as well as a long list of other cognitive and physiological disorders. Cadmium causes cancer. And everyone knows arsenic is terrible for you, that’s a given. I trusted this brand as it was recommended by many naturopathic dr’s I have seen before, so I thought they regularly tested for these heavy metals contaminating their supplements. Canceled my subscribe and save for all their supplements. Keep an eye out for the ones testing safe at the aforementioned website. Nordic Naturals and Mary Ruths have some testing safe, but Mary Ruths liquid pre&post natal vitamin also did test positive for those heavy metals.
Excellent Product. Your skin, nails and hair will thank you for using this. I came across this supplement after reading a book about fertility. I ordered 3 bottles and I’ve been taking it everyday. I noticed my sling is glowing, my nails are stronger and my hair is becoming thicker. Although it’s a bit more expensive than most popular brands, it is still worth buying it. Also it does not upset your stomach which is a huge plus.
Unicorn Pregnancy. I have had the best pregnancy experience (very different from the women in my family), and I definitely feel like this pre-natals supported a lot of my nutritional intake needs to sustain my energy throughout pregnancy as well not causing any nausea. I’m getting towards the end of my third trimester now and I have had all great bloodwork, high levels of energy, and healthy check ups all through out. Obviously other factors are at play here (support, diet, exercise), but these were not the original pre-Natals I started with and when I switched I felt a huge difference!
Unicorn Pregnancy. I have had the best pregnancy experience (very different from the women in my family), and I definitely feel like this pre-natals supported a lot of my nutritional intake needs to sustain my energy throughout pregnancy as well not causing any nausea. I’m getting towards the end of my third trimester now and I have had all great bloodwork, high levels of energy, and healthy check ups all through out. Obviously other factors are at play here (support, diet, exercise), but these were not the original pre-Natals I started with and when I switched I felt a huge difference!
Best prenatals for 3 pregnancies and postpartum. Absolutely love Thorne prenatal vitamins. Only ones that didn’t make me gag and feel nauseous. Easy to swallow and settle well even without food in stomach. No strong vitamin smell. I take the DHA with it and add Vit K and Vit D. Used for all 3 pregnancies and throughout postpartum. I amvery healthy and only natural practices in my daily life. No chemicals and only quality meats, wild seafood, organic produce. I do have a sweet tooth, however. I feel more energized, nutritionally satisfied, less sugar cravings, and overall healthier when taking these prenatals. I take only a few times a week as I intuitively listen to my body’s needs.
Made me feel so sick. The ingredients look amazing but these are not easy on the stomach. I absolutely could but take them during the first trimester. I made sure to eat a full meal first and would still feel so sick and end up puking. Once I switch to the ritual prenatal that stopped. I decided to try these again in my second trimester since I don’t have the nausea and major food aversions anymore. NOPE! I got so nauseous just taking 1! I tried again the next day, ate a full meal, took the recommended dose and have been feeling so sick ever since! Nauseous, achy, tired. Anyway, I can’t recommend these. Ritual doesn’t have all the trace minerals but they are so gentle on the stomach and every ingredient is sourced from nature and tested. A big thing with prenatal is that you should absolutely avoid folic acid and look for something that has methylated folate.