Optimal Prenatal

Capsule, 8/day, developed by Dr. Ben Lynch specifically for MTHFR and methylation-sensitive users. Uses both methylfolate and folinic acid (1360mcg DFE total) rather than folic acid, plus 250mg choline. Deliberately excludes iron (calcium in the formula blocks iron absorption) and DHA (brand says typical prenatal doses are too low to matter) — both sold separately. High capsule count. Roughly $50/month.

Full specifications

Format

Capsule

Product type

Standalone multivitamin

Servings per day

8

Cost per month (estimated)

~$50/mo (est.)

Cost per day

$1.67

Folate form (as printed on label)

Both (Methylfolate + Folinic acid)

Folate category

Both

Folate amount

1360 mcg DFE

Choline

250 mg

Iron included

No

Iron amount

0 mg

DHA included

No

DHA amount

0 mg

Total omega-3 (DHA + EPA + other)

Not stated

Vitamin D

4000 IU

Vegan

No

Allergen-free flags

Free of GMOs, Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Sesame, Soy

Third-party tested

No

Testing type

• No independent testing
  No third-party verification found

Tested by

Not independently third-party certified (per label materials reviewed)

Excipients / inactive ingredients

Not specified — verify with manufacturer

Artificial dyes or preservatives

No

Add-ons required for full coverage

No iron or DHA by design — brand sells separate Iron Chewable and Fish Oil, citing calcium-iron absorption conflict and inadequate DHA dosing in typical prenatals

Source

https://www.seekinghealth.com/

Data last verified

2026-08-02

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