Metagenics Fem Prenatal®
Fem Essentials® is a comprehensive multiple vitamin/mineral formula featuring:
- High levels of ratio-balanced B vitamins to support healthy adrenal and liver function, homocysteine metabolism, and a host of other metabolic processes.*
- Antioxidant nutrients vitamins A, C, E, as well as Caro-Xan®—our proprietary blend of beta-carotene and Betatene® mixed carotenoids.
- High levels of folic acid (calcium L-5-MTHF) to support health for women who may become pregnant.*
Label & Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | 6 Tablets | |
| Per Container | 15 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1%* |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7%* |
| Vitamin A [85% (8,500 IU) as beta-carotene† and 15% (1,500 IU) as retinyl acetate] | 3,000 mcg | 333% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 1,200 mg | 1,333% |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 0.5 mcg (20 IU) | 3% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate and mixed tocopherols) | 67 mg | 447% |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 30 mg | 2,500% |
| Riboflavin | 34 mg | 2,615% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 420 mg | 2,625% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 40 mg | 2,353% |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate)†† | 1,360 mcg DFE | 340% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | 8,333% |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1,000% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 200 mg | 4,000% |
| Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 200 mg | 36% |
| Calcium (as calcium citrate) | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron (as iron glycinate) | 10 mg | 56% |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium (as magnesium bis-glycinate and magnesium citrate) | 250 mg | 60% |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 20 mg | 182% |
| Selenium (as selenium aspartate) | 200 mcg | 364% |
| Copper (as copper citrate) | 2 mg | 222% |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 1 mg | 43% |
| Chromium (as chromium citrate) | 200 mcg | 571% |
| Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate) | 100 mcg | 222% |
| Potassium (as potassium aspartate) | 99 mg | 2% |
| Betaine HCl | 325 mg | * |
| Inositol | 188 mg | * |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 100 mg | * |
| para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) | 50 mg | * |
| Quercetin | 25 mg | * |
| Mixed Carotenoids (including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and lutein) |
5.85 mg | * |
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid (vegetable), silica, and coating [hypromellose, medium-chain triglycerides, hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium copper chlorophyllin (color)].
Directions: Take 6 tablets daily with meals or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warning: Excess vitamin A may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 3,000 mcg of preformed vitamin A (retinyl acetate) per day.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.
†Caro-xan®, a proprietary blend of beta-carotene and Betatene® mixed carotenoids.
††Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany