{"id":879755,"date":"2026-09-01T18:16:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/879755\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T18:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:16:37","slug":"prenatal-vitamins-tested-for-pesticides-lead-phthalates-pfas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/879755\/","title":{"rendered":"Prenatal Vitamins Tested for Pesticides, Lead, Phthalates, & PFAS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which prenatal vitamins\u00a0contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS \u201cforever chemicals,\u201d and phthalates? We asked our audience which prenatal supplements they were using, and then sent the top 9 products to different EPA-certified laboratories for contaminant testing. The results provide consumers with data-driven information to help evaluate and compare prenatal supplement brands based on contaminant levels. You\u2019ve trusted Mamavation to bring you consumer studies like safest cooking oils tested for phthalates<\/a>,\u00a0safest water filters to filter PFAS<\/a>, and\u00a0safest women\u2019s multivitamins;<\/a> now join us for a consumer study testing prenatal vitamins for pesticides, PFAS \u201cforever chemicals,\u201d phthalates, & heavy metals.<\/p>\n

Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with\u00a0Environmental Health News.<\/a> Donations were provided by Environmental Health News and Mamavation community members. Note that Mamavation has only \u201cspot-checked\u201d the industry and thus we cannot make predictions about brands and products that we have not tested. Products and manufacturing aides can change without notice so buyer beware. This post contains affiliate links, with most to Amazon, which means Mamavation will receive a portion of those sales and we will use that to pay ourselves back for the testing. You can also give a tax-deductible donation to our consumer studies\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0through Environmental Health Sciences. Thank you!\u00a0 Copyright \u00a9 2026 Mamavation \u2014 All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n

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Mamavation\u2019s EPA-Certified Laboratory Finds Heavy Metals, PFAS, Pesticides, & Phthalates in Popular Prenatal Vitamins<\/p>\n

Mamavation sent nine popular prenatal supplements to two EPA-certified laboratories testing for PFAS analytes, including PFOA\/PFOS, phthalates, heavy metals, glyphosate, and 500+ additional pesticides. The contamination results were surprising considering how expensive most of these products were. Here\u2019s the outcome of contaminants that were found according to our labs:<\/p>\n

100% of prenatal vitamins contained ortho-phthalates. That\u2019s 9 out of 9 products. Total phthalates ranged from 10 to 2,167 ppb.
\nNo prenatal vitamins had heavy metal levels (lead, arsenic, cadmium & mercury) that would require a Prop. 65 warning in California. 9 out of 9 products had lower levels of heavy metals.
\nNone of the prenatal vitamins we tested had detectable levels of glyphosate at the lowest standardized level. That\u2019s 9 out of 9 products.
\nNone of the prenatal vitamins contained other detectable pesticides. That\u2019s 9 out of 9 products.
\n11% of prenatal vitamins contained specific PFAS chemicals. That\u2019s 1 out of 9 products.<\/p>\n

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Contaminants Included in Mamavation\u2019s EPA Certified Laboratory Testing<\/p>\n

Mamavation sent nine prenatal vitamins to two different EPA-certified laboratories looking for specific problematic contaminants that would not be listed on an ingredient panel. These ingredients are never found on an ingredient label because they are not considered \u201cintentionally added\u201d and would instead be considered more of a contaminant from manufacturing, transportation, storage, and\/or agricultural practices. However, just because these contaminants are not \u201cintentionally added\u201d doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t impact your health over time and usage.\u00a0With regular, long-term use, even low-level contaminants can matter for health. That\u2019s why independent testing and transparent sourcing practices are important for both consumers and the companies they trust.<\/p>\n

Our labs tested for the following contaminants and found some of them present in the prenatals we tested to varying degrees:<\/p>\n

40 specific PFAS \u201cforever\u201d chemicals
\nGlyphosate
\n500+ additional Pesticides
\nPhthalates
\nLead \u2014 heavy metal
\nArsenic \u2014 metaloid
\nCadmium \u2014 heavy metal
\nMercury \u2014 heavy metal<\/p>\n

\"Group
\nPFAS \u201cForever Chemical\u201d Analytes Tested, Including PFOA & PFOS<\/p>\n

PFAS \u201cforever chemicals\u201d are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, water-resistant, & oil-resistant chemicals in commerce. They have been used for decades in consumer products, manufacturing, and building materials. Here are some of the health effects associated with different PFAS \u201cforever chemicals:\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also very clear based on biomonitoring evidence from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) that\u00a0PFAS are in virtually all Americans.<\/a>\u00a0Therefore, these exposures can harm most Americans.<\/p>\n

For this investigation, we elected to test for forty specific PFAS analytes listed below using\u00a0EPA method 1633<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
\nPerfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
\nPerfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
\nPerfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
\nPerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
\nPerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
\nPerfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
\nPerfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
\nPerfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
\nPerfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTriA)
\nPerfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeA)
\nPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)
\nPerfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)
\nPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)
\nPerfluoroheptanesulfonic Acid (PFHpS)
\nPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
\nPerfluorononanesulfonic acid (PFNS)
\nPerfluorodecanesulfonic acid (PFDS)
\nPerfluorododecanesulfonic acid (PFDoS)
\nPerfluorooctanesulfonamide (FOSA)
\nNMeFOSAA
\nNEtFOSAA
\n4:2 FTS
\n6:2 FTS
\n8:2 FTS
\nNEtFOSA
\nNMeFOSA
\nNMeFOSE
\nNEtFOSE
\n9Cl-PF3ONS
\nHFPO-DA (GenX)
\n11Cl-PF3OUdS
\nADONA
\n3:3 FTCA
\n5:3 FTCA
\n7:3 FTCA
\nNFDHA
\nPFMBA
\nPFMPA
\nPFEESA<\/p>\n

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\nGlyphosate \u2014 Testing Details<\/p>\n

Glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine] is the active ingredient in glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) and is the\u00a0most popular herbicide in the world<\/a>. Its environmental presence increased sharply after the introduction of \u201cRoundup Ready\u201d crops in 1996, which allowed glyphosate to be sprayed onto crops such as soy, corn, and cotton without killing them. Beyond agriculture, glyphosate is extensively used in landscaping, roadside maintenance, golf courses, and vegetation control in fire-prone areas.<\/p>\n

Glyphosate was originally patented as a chelator and an antibiotic, which means it binds minerals and interferes with microbial systems. These properties have fueled concern that long-term exposure may disrupt nutrient absorption, alter the gut microbiota, and\u00a0increase antibiotic resistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen, and\u00a0California lists it under Proposition 65<\/a>\u00a0for cancer and reproductive harm.<\/p>\n

Because glyphosate is not an intentionally added ingredient, it does not appear on supplement labels. However, its absence from ingredient panels does not guarantee absence from the product itself. Contamination can occur through agricultural practices, raw material sourcing, manufacturing, transportation, or storage\u2014making independent testing a critical safeguard.<\/p>\n

To evaluate potential exposure,\u00a0Mamavation sent nine prenatal vitamins to an EPA-certified laboratory for testing. Samples were analyzed for glyphosate, glufosinate, and AMPA using liquid chromatography\u2013mass spectrometry (LC-MS\/MS) with a detection limit of 10 parts per billion (ppb), which is the lowest level routinely achievable through standardized commercial testing. While some academic laboratories may reach lower limits, those methods are not widely available or standardized for consumer product screening.<\/p>\n

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500+ Additional Pesticide Laboratory Tests for Prenatal Vitamins \u2014 Testing Details<\/p>\n

Nine prenatal vitamins were sent to our EPA-certified lab and analyzed using two different methods, which totaled testing for 587 pesticides down to the lowest standardized level, which was mostly 10 ppb. However, there are a few chemicals where the detection limit was between 18 and 25 ppb. The first method looked at the following pesticides:<\/p>\n

2,4,6-Trichloroanisole
\n2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
\n2-phenylphenol (SP)
\n8-hydroxyquinoline (SP)
\nAcetochlor
\nAcrinathrin
\nAlachlor
\nAldrin
\nAlpha Endosulfan
\nAlpha-HCH
\nAmetryn
\nAnthraquinone
\nAtrazine
\nBeflubutamid
\nBenalaxyl
\nBenfluralin
\nBeta Endosulfan
\nBeta-HCH
\nBifenazate-Bifenazate Diazene
\nBifenox
\nBifenthrin
\nBiphenyl
\nBitertanol
\nBromophos-ethyl
\nBromophos-methyl
\nBromopropylate
\nBupirimate
\nCaptan
\nCaptan (Sum)
\nCarbophenothion
\nChinomethionat
\nChlordane (Sum)
\nChlorfenapyr
\nChlorfenson
\nChlorfenvinphos
\nChlormephos
\nChlorobenzilate+Chloro propylate
\nChlorothalonil
\nChlorotoluron
\nChlorpropham
\nChlorpyrifos
\nChlorpyrifos-methyl
\nChlorthal-dimethyl
\nChlorthion
\nCinidon-ethyl
\nCis-Chlordane
\nCyfluthrin
\nCyproconazole
\nCyprodinil
\nDDD-pp+DDT-0p
\nDDT (Sum)
\nDEET
\ndelta-HCH
\nDeltamethrin
\nDesethyl atrazine
\nDiafenthiuron
\nDiazinon
\nDichlobenil
\nDichlofenthion
\nDiclobutrazol
\nDicloran
\nDicofol (Sum)
\nDicofol 0,p
\nDicofol p,p
\nDicrotophos
\nDieldrin
\nDieldrin (Sum)
\nDicofol o,p
\nDicofol p,p
\nDicrotophos
\nDieldrin
\nDieldrin (Sum)
\nDifenoconazole
\nDiflufenican
\nDimefox
\nDimoxystrobin
\nDiniconazole
\n\u00a0Dinobuton
\nDiphenylamine
\nDisulfoton (SP)
\nDisulfoton (Sum)
\nDisulfoton Sulfone
\nDisulfoton Sulfoxide
\nDitalimfos
\nEndosulfan (Sum)
\nEndosulfan-Sulphate
\nEndrin
\nEPN
\nEpsilon-HCH
\nEPTC
\nEthalfuralin
\nEthion
\nEthofumesate (SP)
\nEthoprophos
\nEtridiazole
\nEtrimfos
\nFenarimol
\nFenazaquin
\nFenchlorphos (SP)
\nFenchlorphos (Sum)
\nFenchlorphos Oxon
\nFenitrothion
\nFenpropathrin
\nFenson
\nFenthion (SP)
\nFenthion Oxon
\nFenvalerate
\nFlucythrinate
\nFlumetralin
\nFluopicolide
\nFluopyram
\nFluotrimazole
\nFlutamone
\nFluvalinate
\nFolpet
\nFolpet (Sum)
\nFonofos
\nFuralaxyl
\nHeptachlor (SP)
\nHeptachlor (Sum)
\nHeptachlor Epoxide A
\nHeptachlor Epoxide B
\nHeptenophos
\nHexachlorobenzene
\nHexaclorobutadiene
\nHexacanazole
\nIodofenphos
\nIprobenfos
\nIprodione
\nIprovalicarb
\nIsazofos
\nIsofenphos
\nIsophenfos-methyl
\nKresoxim-methyl
\nLambda-Cyhalothrin
\nLindane
\nMalaoxon
\nMalathion (SP)
\nMefenpyr Diethyl
\nMepronil
\nMetalaxyl-M (Mefenoxam)
\nMethacrifos
\nMethidathion
\nMethacrifos
\nMethidathion
\nMethoxychlor
\nMetribuzin
\nMevinphos
\nMirex
\nMolinate
\nMyclobutanil
\nNaled
\nNaled (Sum)
\nNapropamide
\nNitrofen
\nNitrothal Isopropyl
\nNuarimol
\no,p-DDD
\no,p-DDE
\nOfurace
\nOxadixyl
\nOxychlordan
\nOxyfluorfen
\np,p-DDT
\np,p-DDE
\nParaoxon Methyl
\nParaoxon-ethyl
\nParathion Methyl (SP)
\nParathion Methyl (Sum)
\nParathion-ethyl
\nParathion-ethyl (Sum)
\nPenconazole
\nPendimethalin
\nPentachloroaniline
\nPentachloroanisole
\nPentachlorobenzene
\nPentachlorobenzonitrile
\nPentachlorophenol
\nPermethrin
\nPhenthoate
\nPhorate
\nPhosalone
\nPhthalimide
\nPiperonyl butoxide
\nPirimiphos-ethyl
\nPirimiphos-methyl
\nProcymidone
\nProfenofos
\nProfluralin
\nPrometryn
\nPropazine
\nPropetamphos
\nPropyzamide
\nProthiofos
\nPyrazophos
\nPyridaben
\nPyridaphenthion
\nPyrifenox
\nPyrimethanil
\nPyriproxyfen
\nQuinalphos
\nQuintozene
\nQuintozene (Sum)
\nSilthiofam
\nSimazine
\nTebuconazole
\nTebufenpyrad
\nTecnazene
\nTefluthrin
\nTerbacil
\nTerbumeton
\nTerbuthylazine
\nTerbuthylazine Desethyl
\nTerbutryn
\nTetrachlorvinphos
\nTetracanazole
\nTetradifon
\nTetrahydrophthalimide (THPI)
\nTetramethrin
\nTetrasul
\nThiometon
\nTolclofos-methyl
\nTrans-Chlordane
\nTransfluthrin
\nTriadimefon
\nTriadimenol
\nTri-allate
\nTriamiphos
\nTrifluralin
\nUniconazole
\nVinclozolin
\nZeta-cypermethrin<\/p>\n

The second group was analyzed using the LC-MS\/MS technique for 360 pesticides and included the following:<\/p>\n

3-OH carbofuran (SQ)
\nAbamectin
\nAcephate
\nAcequinocyl
\nAcetamiprid
\nAcibenzolar-S-methyl (SP)
\nAlcarb (SP)
\nAldicarb (Sum)
\nAldicarb Sulfone
\nAldicarb Sulfoxide
\nAmetroctradin
\nAminocarb
\nAmitraz (SP)
\nAtrizine Desisopropyl
\nAzaconazole
\nAzadirachtin
\nAzamethiphos
\nAzimsulfuron
\nAzinphos-ethyl
\nAzinphos-methyl
\nAzocyclotin and Cyhexatin (SQ)
\nAzoxystrobin
\nBen-Carb-TPN (Sum)
\nBendiocarb
\nBentazone (SP)
\nBentazones-methyl
\nBenthiavalicarb
\nBioallethrin
\nBixafen
\nBoscalid
\nBromacil
\nBromoxynil (SP)
\nBromuconazole
\nBTS 44595
\nBTS 44596
\nBuprofezin
\nButachlor
\nButocarboxim
\nButoxicarboxim Sulfoxide
\nButralin
\nButuron
\nCadusafos
\nCarbaryl
\nCarbendazim and Benomyl
\nCarbetamide
\nCarboxin (SP)
\nCarfentazone-ethyl (SP)
\nChloratraniliprole
\nchlorbromuron
\nChlorfluazuron
\nChloridazon
\nChloroxuron
\nChlorsulfuron
\nChlorthiophos
\nClethodim (SP)
\nClethodim Sulfoxide
\nClofentezine
\nClomazone
\nClopyralid
\nClothianidine
\nCoumaphos
\nCrimidine
\nCyanazine
\nCyantraniliprole
\nCyazofamid
\nCyclanilide
\nCycloate
\nCycloxydim (SP)
\nCyenopyrafen
\nCyflufenamid
\nCyflumetofen
\nCyhalofop-butyl
\nCymoxanil
\nCyromazine
\nDemeton S
\nDemeton-S-methyl
\nDemeton-S-Methylsulfone
\nDemeton-S-sulfoxide
\nDesmedipham
\nDesmetryn
\nDialifos
\nDichiofluanid
\nDichlormid
\nDichloroprop
\nDichlorvos
\nDiclofop (SP\/SQ)
\nDiclofop (Sum)
\nDiclofo-methyl (SP\/SQ)
\nDiethofencarb
\nDiflubenzuron
\nDimefuron
\nDimethachlor
\nDimethenamid-P
\nDimethoate
\nDimethoate (Sum)
\nDimethomorph
\nDimethylaminosulfotoluidide (DMST)
\nDinotefuran
\nDiuron
\nDNOC
\nDodemorph
\nDodine
\nEdifenphos
\nEmamectin B1a
\nEpoxiconazole
\nEthaboxam
\nEthiofencarb
\nEthiofencarb sulfone
\nEthiofencarb sulfoxide
\nEthiprole
\nEthirimol
\nEthoxyquin (SQ)
\nEtofenprox
\nEtoxazole
\nFamoxadone
\nFenamidone
\nFenamiphos (SP)
\nFenamiphos (Sum)
\nFenamiphos Sulphone
\nFenamiphos Sulphoxide
\nFebnuconazole
\nFenbutatin oxide
\nFenhexamid
\nFenobucarb
\nFenoxycarb
\nFenpiclonil
\nFenpropidin (SP)
\nFenpropimorph
\nFenpyrazamine
\nFenpyroximate
\nFensulfothion
\nFensulfothion Oxon
\nFensulfothion Oxon Sulfone
\nFensulfothion Sulfone
\nFenthion (Sum)
\nFenthion Oxon Sulfone
\nFenthion Oxon Sulfoxide
\nFentin (SP\/SQ)
\nFenuron
\nFipronil (SP)
\nFipronil (Sum)
\nFipronil Sulfide
\nFipronil Sulfone
\nFlamprop
\nFlazasulfuron
\nFlonicamid (SP)
\nFlonicamid (Sum)
\nFlorasulam
\nFluazifop-methyl (SP)
\nFluazifop-P (SP)
\nFluazifop-P-butyl (SP)
\nFluazinam
\nFlubendiamide
\nFludioxonil
\nFlufenacet
\nFlufenacet (Sum)
\nFlufenacet ESA
\nFlufenacet OA
\nFlufenoxuron
\nFlumioxazin
\nFluometuron
\nFluoxastrobin
\nFlupyradifurone
\nFluquinconazole
\nFluoxypyr (SP)
\nFluroxypyr-meptyl
\nFluroxypyr-meptyl
\nFlusilazole
\nFlutolanil
\nFlutriafol
\nFluxapyroxad
\nForamsulfuron
\nForchlorfenuron
\nFormetanate (SP)
\nFormothion
\nFosthiazate
\nFuberidazole
\nHalosulfuron methyl
\nHaloxyfop (Sum)
\nHaloxyfop-2-ethoxyethyl
\nHaloxyfop-methyl (SP)
\nHaloxyfop-R (SP)
\nHexaflumuron
\nHexazinone
\nHexythiazox
\nImazalil
\nImazapic
\nImazappic
\nImazapyr
\nImidacloprid
\nIndaziflam
\nIndoxacarb
\nIodosulfuron-methyl (SP)
\nIoxynil (SP)
\nIsocarbophos
\nIsoprocarb
\nIsoprothiolane
\nIsoproturon
\nIsopyrazam
\nIsoxaben
\nIsoxathion
\nIvermectin
\nLenacil
\nLinuron
\nLufenuron
\nMandipropamid
\nMatrine
\nMCPA (SP)
\nMecarbam
\nMepanipyrim
\nMeptyldinocap
\nMesosulfuron-methyl
\nMesotrione
\nMetaflumizone
\nMetamitron
\nMetazachlor (SP)
\nMethiocarb (Sum)
\nMethoprotyne
\nMethoxyfenozide
\nMetobromuron
\nMetolachlor and S-Metolachlor
\nMetolcarb
\nMetoxuron
\nMetrafenone
\nMetsulfuron-methyl
\nMilbemectin SQ (Sum)
\nMilbemycin A3 (SQ)
\nMilbemycin A4 (SQ)
\nMonocrotophos
\nMonolinuron
\nmonuron
\nNeburon
\nNicosulfuron
\nNitenpyram
\nNorflurazon
\nNovaluron
\nOmethoate
\nOxadiargyl
\nOxydiazon
\nOxamyl
\nOxasulfuron
\nOxathiapiprolin
\nOxycarboxin
\nPaclobutrazol
\nPencycuron
\nPenthiopyrad
\nPhenmedipham
\nPhorate (Sum)
\nPhorate Oxon
\nPhorate Oxon Sulfone
\nPhorate Oxon Sulfoxide
\nPhorate Sulfone
\nPhorate Sulfoxide
\nPhosmet (SP)
\nPhosmet (Sum)
\nPhosmet oxon
\nPhosphamidon
\nPhoxim
\nPicolinafen
\nPicoxystrobin
\nPinoxaden
\nPirimicarb
\nPirimicarb Desmethyl
\nPirimicarb Desmethyl Formamide
\nProchloraz (SP)
\nProchloraz (Sum)
\nPromecarb
\nPropachlor
\nPropamocarb (SP)
\nPropanil
\nPropaquizafob
\nPropargite
\nPropham
\nPropiconazole
\nPropoxur
\nProquinazid
\nProsulfocarb
\nProsulfuron
\nProthiocaonazole
\nPydiflumetofen
\nPymetrozine
\nPyracarbolid
\nPyraclostrobin
\nPyraflufen
\nPydiflumetofen
\nPymetrozine
\nPyracarbolid
\nPyraclostrobin
\nPyraflufen
\nPyraflufen-ethyl (SP)
\nPyraflufen-ethyl (Sum)
\nPyridalyl
\nPyridate (SP)
\nQuinclorac
\nQuinoxyfen
\nQuizalofop-ethyl (SP)
\nRimsulfuron
\nRotenone
\nSaflufenacil (SP)
\nSebuthylazine
\nSethoxydim
\nSpinetoram
\nSpinosad
\nSpirodiclofen
\nSpiromesifen
\nSpirotetramat (SP)
\nSpirotetramat (Sum)
\nSpirotetramatenol-glucoside
\nSpirotetramat-enol
\nSpirotetramat-ketohydroxy
\nSpirotetramat-monohydroxy
\nSpiroxamine
\nSulcotrione
\nSulfosulfuron
\nSulfotep
\nSulfoxaflor
\nTebufenozide
\nTeflubenzuron
\nTepraloxydim (SP)
\nTerbufos
\nTerbufos (Sum)
\nTerbufos Sulfone
\nTerbufos Sulfoxide
\nTFNA
\nTFNG
\nThiabendazole
\nThiacloprid
\nThiamethoxam
\nThiamethoxam (Sum)
\nThidiazuron
\nThifensulfuron-methyl
\nThiobencarb
\nThiocyclam
\nThiodicarb
\nThiofanox
\nThiofanox Sulfone
\nThiofanox Sulfoxide
\nThiophanate-methyl
\nTolfenpyrad
\nTolylfluanid (SP)
\nTolyfluanid (Sum)
\nTriasulfuron
\nTriazophos
\nTriazoxide
\nTrichlorfon
\nTricresyl phosphate
\nTricyclazole
\nTridemorph
\nTrifloxystrobin
\nTriflumizole (SP)
\nTriflumizole (Sum)
\nTriflumizole FM-6-1
\nTriflumuron
\nTriforine (SQ)
\nTriticonazole
\nVamidothion
\nZoxamide<\/p>\n

\"Three
\nPhthalates \u2014 Testing Details<\/p>\n

Phthalates are linked to a range of adverse health effects in numerous studies involving both animals and humans. They are especially concerning because phthalates are associated with disruption of the endocrine hormone system. Hormones act at extremely low concentrations and play essential roles in development\u2013determining how cells, tissues, and organs form\u2013as well as in metabolism, reproduction, and immune function; even small disruptions can therefore have outsized biological consequences. Epidemiological studies have shown that phthalate exposure can alter hormone levels in ways that interfere with these critical processes. Several health outcomes associated with phthalate exposure are summarized below.<\/p>\n

Mamavation\u2019s EPA-certified lab tested for the following phthalates. This is not a complete list of all the phthalates that are allowed to be present as an indirect food additive according to the FDA, however, this list goes above and beyond what is already restricted by the European Union or the State of California.<\/p>\n

Diethyl phthalate (DEP)
\nDi-n-propyl phthalate (DPP)
\nDiisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
\nDibutyl phthalate (DBP)
\nDihexyl phthalate (DnHP)
\nBenzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
\nDicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
\nDiisononyl phthalate (DINP)
\nDi-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP)
\nDiisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
\nbis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
\nDimethyl phthalate (DMP)
\nBis(2-propylheptyl) Phthalate (DPHP)
\nDidecyl phthalate (DDP)<\/p>\n

\"Pregnant
\nHeavy Metals: Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic \u2014 Testing Details<\/p>\n

Our EPA-certified laboratory tested each prenatal vitamins for the following metals:<\/p>\n

lead,
\narsenic,
\ncadmium,
\nmercury<\/p>\n

Mamavation then adjusted the lab results to align with California\u2019s Proposition 65 by converting them into micrograms per day (ug\/day) based on typical serving sizes. California uses some of the most health-protective exposure limits in the country.\u00a0Instead of banning products outright, Proposition 65 requires companies to warn consumers when exposure to certain harmful chemicals exceeds established safety thresholds.<\/p>\n

Proposition 65 has set \u201csafe harbor\u201d levels for several heavy metals tested in this study, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. When exposures go above these levels, companies selling products in California must provide a warning label to inform consumers of potential risks related to cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.<\/p>\n

This approach is designed to put information directly in consumers\u2019 hands, enabling informed choices about what they use and encouraging companies to reduce harmful contaminants whenever possible.<\/p>\n

Here are the No Significant Risk Levels (NSRL) and the Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADL) established by the State of California for the heavy metals we tested:<\/p>\n

Arsenic: 0.06 ug\/day (inhalation), 10 ug\/day (except inhalation)
\nCadmium: 0.05 ug\/day (inhalation), 4.1 ug\/day (oral)
\nLead:\u00a00.5 ug\/day level for reproductive toxicity, 15 ug\/day (oral) for carcinogens
\nMercury: no established levels in California, so the Federal maximum contaminant level for mercury would be followed instead.<\/p>\n

\"Pregnancy
\nMamavation\u2019s Raw Data From Our EPA-Certified Laboratory Ranked<\/p>\n

Mamavation sent three sets of nine prenatal vitamins to different EPA-certified laboratories looking for traces of contaminants:<\/p>\n

500+ pesticides (which is more comprehensive than other testing we\u2019ve seen)
\nGlyphosate
\n40 PFAS \u201cforever chemical\u201d analytes like PFOA & PFOS. (This is different from our other studies where we measured total organic fluorine.)
\nHeavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, & arsenic)
\nPhthalates<\/p>\n

If you would like to donate to our efforts, you can do so by giving a tax-deductible donation\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0through Environmental Health Sciences. You can also support our efforts by shopping our affiliate links. Please note that\u00a0links below are affiliate in nature and any purchases will pay us back for the testing and allow us to do more testing in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Product Brands We Tested<\/p>\n

To help our community make safer choices, Mamavation sent multiple popular prenatal supplement brands to EPA-certified laboratories for contaminant testing. We also included several additional products selected by our community to give consumers a broader picture of what families are already purchasing. We evaluated all products for pesticides, PFAS, glyphosate, heavy metals, and phthalates.<\/p>\n

Below is the complete list of prenatal vitamin brands included in our investigation.<\/p>\n

Prenatal Vitamins Tested by Mamavation<\/p>\n

Want full access to the raw data, contaminant results, and our recommendations for the safest prenatal vitamins? Sign up for a membership and get Free Access below<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Not Our Favorite Prenatal Vitamins<\/p>\n

These prenatal supplements were found to have quantifiable amounts of PFAS “forever chemicals” OR they had high amounts of phthalates or pesticides present.<\/p>\n


\n \tGarden of Life Organics Prenatal Once Daily Whole Food Multivitamin<\/a>
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene from Organic Food Blend) 1,300 mcg, Vitamin C (from Organic Food Blend) 120 mg, Vitamin D (D3 from Lichen) 18.8 mcg (900 IU), Vitamin E (From Organic Food Blend) 19 mg, Vitamin K (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 90 mcg, Thiamin (Vitamin B1 from Organic Food Blend) 1.5 mg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2 from Organic Food Blend) 1.7 mg, Niacin (From Organic Food Blend) 20 mg, Vitamin B6 (from Organic Food Blend) 9 mg, Folate (from Organic Food Blend) 600 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 3 mcg, Biotin (from Organic Food Blend) 160 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (from Organic Food Blend) 7 mg, Iron (from Organic Food Blend) 18 mg, Iodine (from Organic Food Blend) 145 mcg, Zinc (from Organic Food Blend) 3 mg, Selenuim (from Organic Food Blend) 42 mcg, Manganese (from Organic Food Blend) 0.6 mg, Chrominum (from Organic Food Blend) 78.8 mcg.
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: Organic Food Blend: Organic Murraya Koenigii (Curry Leaf), Organic Emblic (Amla, Phyllanthus Emblica) (Fruit) Extract, Organic Sesbania Grandiflora (Leaf), Organic Sea Kelp, Organic Psidium Guajava (Guava Fruit & Leaf), Organic Apple (Fruit), Organic Lemon (Peel), Organic Annatto (Fruit & Seed), Organic Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil Leaf), Organic Mushroom (Agaricus Bisporus), Organic Moringa Oleifera (Moringa Leaf), Organic Strawberry (Fruit), Organic Cherry (Fruit), Organic Blackberry (Fruit), Organic Blueberry (Fruit), Organic Raspberry (Fruit), Organic Beet (Root), Organic Broccoli (Stalk & Flower), Organic Carrot (Root), Organic Spinach (Leaf), Organic Tomato (Fruit), Organic Green Bell Pepper (Fruit), Organic Brussels Sprout (Leaf), Organic Ginger (Root), Organic Garlic (Bulb), Organic Green Onion (Bulb), Organic Parsley (Leaf), Organic Cauliflower (Flower & Stem), Organic Red Cabbage (Leaf), Organic Asparagus (Flower & Stem), Organic Celery (Stalk), Organic Cucumber (Gourd), Organic Kale (Leaf). Other Ingredients: Clean Tablet Technology Blend (Patent Pending), Organic Dextrose, Organic Gum Arabic, Organic Coating (Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Palm Oil, Organic Guar Gum), Organic Brown Rice, Organic Potato Starch.
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: 0.45 ng\/g 4:2FTS
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.099 ug\/g lead, 1.34 ug\/g arsenic, 0.046 ug\/g cadmium, & 0.003 ug\/g mercury.
\n \tPhthalates: 740 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate:\u00a0Non-detect
\n
\n
\n \tMegaFood Baby & Me 2 Prenatal Vitamins Dietary Supplement<\/a>
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 575 mcg RAE, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg, Vitamin D3 (as fermented cholecalciferol) 25 mcg, Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower seed oil) 19 mg, Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 90 mcg, Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 1.4 mg, Riboflavin (as riboflavin) 1.6 mg, Niacin (as niacinamide) 17 mg NE, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 2 mg, Folate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 500 mcg DFE (294 mcg L-5 MTHF), Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 2.8 mcg, Biotin (as biotin) 35 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 7 mg, Iron (as fermented iron bisglycinate) 9 mg, Choline (as choline bitatrate) 200 mg, Iodine (as fermented iodine glycinate) 290 mcg, Zinc (as fermented zinc bisglycinate) 12 mg, Selenium (as fermented selenium glycinate) 70 mcg, Copper (as fermented copper bisglycinate) 2.6 mg, GTF Chromium (as fermented chromium glycinate, nicotinate, glutamate) 50 mcg, Molybdenum (as fermented molybdenum bisglycinate) 45 mcg, Boron (as fermented boron glycinate) 15 mcg, Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) 15 mcg, Lutein 2 mg, Organic Moringa Leaf (moringa oleifera) 500 mg, Food Blend (Organic orange, Organic brown rice, carrot, cabbage, Organic broccoli) 135 mg
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, ferment media (rice protein, organic rice protein, autolyzed yeast extract, yeast (inactive), rice protein, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, autolyzed yeast hypromellulose.)
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.06 ug\/g lead, 0.03 ng\/g arsenic, 0.07 ng\/g cadmium, & 0.002 ug\/g mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 2,167 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n
\n \tNew Chapter Advanced Perfect Prenatal Multivitamin Formulated for Absorption<\/a> (or buy on Grove Collaborative<\/a> \/ Thrive Market<\/a>)
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (100% as beta-carotene from ferment media) 1300 mcg, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid from ferment media) 75 mg, Vitamin D3 (as vegan cholecalciferol from pine [pinus taeda]), Vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate from ferment media) 20.9 mg, Vitamin K (as phylloquinone [K] from ferment media and as menaquinone-7 [K2] 90 mcg, Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride from ferment media) 1.4 mg, Riboflavin (from ferment media) 1.6 mg, Niacin (as niacinamide from ferment media) 18 mg, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride from ferment media) 5 mg, Folate (as L-5-methyfolate) 680 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 10.6 mcg, Biotin (from ferment media) 35 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate from ferment media) 7 mg, Calcuim (from organic algae Lithothamnion spp.) 75 mg, Iron (as ferrous fumarate from ferment media) 20 mg, Iodine (as potassium iodine from ferment media) 150 mcg, Magnesium (as magnesium oxide from ferment media and from organic algae Lithothamnion spp.) 15 mg, Zinc (as zinc oxide from ferment media) 6.5 mg, Selenium (as selenium yeast from ferment media) 70 mcg, Copper (as copper sulfate anhydrous from ferment media) 0.65 mg, Manganese (as manganese chloride from ferment media) 2.6 mg, Chromium (as chromium chloride from ferment media) 45 mcg, Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate from ferment media) 20 mcg
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: Prenatal Herbal Blend Organic Fermented Brown Rice Powder, Organic Fermented Oat Seed Powder, Organic Blueberry (fruit), Organic Blackberry (fruit), Organic Flame Raisin (fruit), Organic Raspberry (fruit), Organic Rose Hip (fruit), Organic Lavender Extract (aerial parts), Organic Lemon Balm (leaf), Organic Peppermint (leaf), Organic Clove (bud). Breast Support Blend. Organic Broccoli (sprout), Organic Cauliflower (sprout), Organic Kale (sprout), Organic Daikon Radish (sprout), Organic Cabbage (sprout), Organic Mustard (sprout). Other ingredients: Ferment media (organic soy flour, organic Saccharomyces cerevisiae, organic orange peel powder, organic carrot powder, papain [deactivated], bromelain [deactivated], lactic acid bacteria [L. acidophilus, B. bifidum, L. rhamnosus], organic alfalfa powder), organic gum acacia, organic maltodextrin, hydrated silica; Less than 2% of: organic coating (organic maltodextrin, organic sunflower lecithin, organic palm oil, organic guar gum).
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.06 ug\/g lead, 0.07 ug\/g arsenic, 0.07 ug\/g\u00a0cadmium, & non-detect mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 1,492 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n <\/p>\n

\"Prenatal
\nBetter Prenatal Vitamins<\/p>\n

These prenatal vitamins just had higher phthalate levels than the “best” brands. This category had over 100 ppb of phthalates, but they did not have detectable pesticides or PFAS.<\/p>\n


\n \tFullWell Optimal Nutrients for Women Before, During, & After Pregnancy Prenatal Dietary Supplement <\/a>(or buy on Amazon<\/a>)
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate & beta carotene) 1500 mcg, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 275 mg, Vitamin D (Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol) 100 mcg (4000 IU), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha tocopheryl succinate) 100 mg, Thiamin (as thiamine HCI) 5 mg, Riboflavin (as riboflavin & riboflavin-5-Phosphate) 10 mg, Niacin 25 mg NE, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 20 mg, Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcuim & Calcium folinate) 1,360 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin & Adenosylcobalamin) 150 mcg, Biotin 500 mcg, Panthothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 150 mg, Choline (as choline bitartrate) 300 mg, Calcium (as dicalcium malate) 400 mg, Iodine (from kelp) 250 mg, Magnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate chelate buffered) 300 mg, Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate chelate) 20 mg, Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 200 mcg, Copper (as copper bisglycinate chelate) 750 mcg, Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate chelate) 5 mg, Chromium (as chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) 120 mcg, Molybdenum (as molybdenum glycinate chelate) 100 mcg, Potassium (as potassium citrate) 100 mg, Myo-insitol 150 mg, Betaine Hydrochloride 150 mg, Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-7) (MK-7) 100 mcg,
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.06 ug\/g lead, 0.01 ug\/g arsenic, 0.03 ug\/g cadmium, & .0004 ug\/g mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 319 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n
\n \tNeeded Prenatal Multi Capsules Dietary Supplements<\/a>
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (as 50% beta-carotine & 50% retnyl palmitate) 1500 mcg RAE, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300 mg, Vitamin D (Vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol) 100 mcg (4000 IU), Vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol from mixed tocopherols) 30 mg, Thiamin (Vitamin B1 as thiamine hydrochloride) 5 mg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2 as 50% riboflavin 5-phosphate 50% riboflavin) 20 mg, Niacin (Vitamin B2 as niacinamide) 25 mg, Vitamin B12 (as pyridoxal 5-phosphate) 40 mg, Folate (as L-methylfolate, glucosamine salt) 918 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as 50% adenosylcobalamin, 50% methylcobalamin) 200 mcg, Biotin 350 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate) 150 mg, Chline (as chline bitatrate) 400 mg, Calcium (as di-calcium malate) 200 mg, Iodine (as potassium iodide) 200 mcg, Magnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate)(TRAACS) 290 mcg, Magnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate) 200 mg, Zinc (as zinc bisglycinate) 25 mg, Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) 200 mcg, Copper (as copper bisglycinate) 1 mg, Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate) 5 mg, Chromium (as chromium picolinate) 120 mcg, Molybdenum (as molybdenum glycinate chelate) 100 mcg, Potassium (as potassium citrate) 100 mg, Mixed tocopherols 67 mg, Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) 90 mcg, d-gamma-tocopherol 36 mg, d-sigma-tocopherol 30 mg, d-delta-tocopherol 0.6 mg, d-beta-tocopherol 0.4 mg, Lutein (from marigold) 6 mg, Zeaxanthin 1.2 mg
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: Vegetable capsule (modified cellulose) and organic rice hulls
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.13 ug\/g lead, 0.006 ug\/g arsenic, 0.01 ug\/g\u00a0cadmium, & non-detect mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 665 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n
\n \tNordic Naturals Prenatal Multivitamin Dietary Supplements<\/a>
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin (as b-carotene, retinol palmitate) 1,100 mcg RAE, Vitamin C (as Calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate) 120 mg, Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 50 mcg (2000 IU), Vitamin E (as RRR-alpha tocopherl acid succinate) 15 mg, Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 150 mcg, Thiamin (as thiamin HCI) 5 mg, Riboflavin (as riboflavin-5 phosphate sodium) 5 mg, Niacin (as inositol hexaniacinate, niacinamide) 25 mg NE, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5 phosphate, pyridoxine HCI) 20 mg, Folate (as 5-MTHF) Quatrefolic 1,275 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 60 mcg, Biotin 375 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate 7mg, Choline (as choline citrate) 150 mg, Calcium (as dibasic calcium phosphate dihdrate, calcium ascorbate, calcium D–pantothenate) 80 mg, Iron (as Ferrochel Ferrous bisglycinate chelate) 22mg, Phosphorus (as calcium phosphate) 50 mg, Iodine (as potassasium iodide) 170 mcg, Magnesium (as TRAACS magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium ascorbate) 50 mg, Zinc (as TRAACS zinc bisglycinate chelate) 12 mg, Selenium (as Albion selenium glycinate complex) 100 mcg, Copper (as TRAACS copper bisglycinate chelate) 0.8 mg, Manganese (as TRAACS manganese bisglycinate chelate) 3 mg, Chromium (as TRAACS chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) 80 mcg, Molybdenum (as TRAACS molybdenum glycinate chelate) 50 mcg, Sodium (naturally occurring) 15 mg, Potassium (as potassium bicarbonate, Albion potassium glycinate complex) 75 mg, Boron (as Albion boron glycinate complex) 80 mcg,
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silica, sodium stearyl fumarate, magnesium stearate
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.05 ug\/g lead, 0.02 ug\/g arsenic, 0.01 ug\/g cadmium, & non-detect mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 218 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n
\n \tPure Encapsulations Prenatal Nutrients Dietary Supplement<\/a>
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 2,400 mcg, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 70 mg, Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol D3) 25 mcg, Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol succinate) 12 mg, Vitamin K (as Vitamin K1) 90 mcg, Thiamin (as thiamin HCI)(B2) 1.6 mg, Riboflavin (as vitamin B2) 1.7 mg, Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) 2.2 mg, Folate (as Metafolin, L-5-MTHF) 1,667 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 2.6 mcg, Biotin 300 mcg, Panthoenic acid (as calcium pantothenatel) 6 mcg, Choline (as choline bitartrate 100 mg, Calcium (as di-calcium malate) 200 mcg, Iron (as iron glycinate) 27 mg, Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg, Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 15 mg, Selenium (as selenomethioninel) 70 mcg, Copper (as copper glycinate) 1 mg, Manganese (as manganese citrate) 2 mg, Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 120 mcg, Molybdenum (as TRAACS molybdenum 75mcg, Proprietary mixed carotenoid blend as lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin 450 mcg
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water) ascorbyl palmitate
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.04 ug\/g lead, 0.01 ug\/g arsenic, 0.04 ug\/g cadmium, & non-detect mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 334 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n <\/p>\n

\"Pregnant
\nBest Prenatal Vitamins<\/p>\n

These prenatal vitamins were free from PFAS “forever chemicals,” pesticides, and levels of heavy metals that are low enough that they do not require a Prop. 65 Warning in California. Each supplement had phthalates, so we put the ones below 100 ppb here. Unfortunately, no Vitamin D supplements were free from phthalates.<\/p>\n


\n \t\u00a0MaryRuth’s Organic Prenatal & Postnatal Multivitamins Gummies Strawberry<\/a> (Use discount code “LEAHSEGEDIE” for 15% off products!) (Or buy on Amazon<\/a> \/ Thrive Market<\/a>)
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 1,000 mcg, Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 20 mg, Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 3 mcg (120 IU), Thiamin (as thiamine mononitrate) 0.3 mcg, Riboflavin 0.35 mg, Niacin (as niacinamide) 3 mg, Folate (as calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 800 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 (as Methycobalamin) 8.4 mxf, Biorin (as D-Biotin) 35 mcg, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Panthothenate) 3.5 mg, Iodine (as potassium iodide) 44 mcg, Zinc (as zinc citrate) 3 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Inositol 150 mcg,
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: Organic glucose syrup, organic cane sugar, purified water, pectin, citric acid, organic maltodextrin, organic vegetable juice color, organic sunflower oil, natural flavor, sodium citrate, and organic carnauba wax.
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.004 ug\/g lead, 0.001 ug\/g arsenic, 0.0007 ug\/g cadmium, & non-detect mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 10 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
\n
\n \tSmartyPants Sugar Free Prenatal Multi & Omegas Dietary Supplement<\/a>
\n
\n \tIngredients: Vitamin A 270 mcg, Vitamin C 48 mg, Vitamin D 30 mg (1200 IU), Vitamin E 14.3 mg, Vitamin K 40 mcg, Thiamin 0.14 mg, Riboflavin 0.16 mg, Niacin 9 mg, Vitamin B6 2 mg, Folate (as L-methylfolate, calcium salt) 600 mcg DFE, Vitamin B12 4.7 mcg, Biotin 17.5 mcg, Choline 11 mg, Iodine 290 mcg, Zinc 3.9 mg, Selenium 14 mcg, Sodium 15 mg, Organic flaxseed oil 100 mg, Omega 3s 49 mg, Omega 9 11 mg, Inositol 2.5 mg
\n \tAdditional Ingredients: Soluble tapioca fiber, allulose, chicory root fiber (inulin), pectin, citric acid, Natural flavors, organic sunflower oil, organic carnauba wax, lo han guo (monk fruit) extract.
\n \tPFAS “forever chemicals”: Non-detect
\n \tHeavy Metals: All values under Prop. 65. No warning needed. 0.009 ug\/g lead, 0.001 ug\/g arsenic, non-detect cadmium, & non-detect mercury
\n \tPhthalates: 13 ppb
\n \t500+ Pesticides: Non-detect
\n \tGlyphosate: Non-detect
\n
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