Prenatal
Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026
Score Breakdown
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Ingredients per Serving
Certifications & Testing
Other Ingredients
Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Carob, Beeswax, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Food Starch, Modified, Trisodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil
Recommended Use
Directions: Pregnant women: Take two soft gels daily at mealtime.
Warnings
Not for sale in California Warning: Vitamin K can antagonize the effect of anticoagulants, including Warfarin. Do not take this product if you are taking Warfarin without first consulting with your physician. Contains soy and fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel, jack mackerel). Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep thi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlson Prenatal's Formulate score?
Carlson Prenatal scores 70 out of 100 (grade B) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric: clinical evidence, dose accuracy and bioavailability carry the score, while manufacturing, transparency and safety are checked separately and can only deduct.
Is Carlson Prenatal worth it?
Carlson Prenatal scores 70/100 (grade B). That's an above-average result — most of its doses and ingredient forms are well-chosen, with only minor gaps in dosing, transparency, or testing. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.
What's in Carlson Prenatal?
Each serving contains Vitamin A (2400 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (300 mg), Vitamin D (40 mcg), Vitamin E (100.5 mg), and more. Serving size: 2 Softgel(s). 60 servings per container.
How do I take prenatal?
Directions: Pregnant women: Take two soft gels daily at mealtime.
Who makes Prenatal?
Prenatal is made by Carlson. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for Carlson on its brand page.
Is Carlson Prenatal third-party tested?
Carlson lists the following certifications and testing for this product: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
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