Complete Prenatal Nutrition — Active Forms, Thorne Standards
Pre-conception, pregnancy, and nursing are demanding times, and appetite and digestion can be unpredictable right when nutrient needs go up. Basic Prenatal is built for that. Thorne describes it as "a gentle and effective daily multi for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are nursing."*
Who I Reach For This With
- Women preparing for pregnancy who want a prenatal in place before they conceive
- Pregnancy and nursing, as the daily nutritional foundation
- Women who want methylated folate and B12 rather than folic acid
- Athletes and active women who want a prenatal that is NSF Certified for Sport
What Makes This Form Different
- 1,000 mcg of folate as 5-MTHF (1.7 mg DFE) per serving, plus methylated B12 as methylcobalamin
- Chelated minerals, including 45 mg iron as ferrous bisglycinate chelate, and 110 mg of choline per serving
- NSF Certified for Sport. Gluten free, dairy free, and soy free
What Thorne Says It Supports*
- Maternal nutrition*
- Fetal development through nursing*
- Daily nutritional support for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are nursing*
- Thorne includes some nutrients above 100% of the Daily Value to meet the higher demands of pregnancy and lactation*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Basic Prenatal is the daily foundation. It is a multivitamin and mineral formula, so omega-3s are a separate layer; Ultra Omega-3 and Brain-E DHA are the ones we carry. The Fertility Bundle, also from Thorne, builds on it for the preconception phase. Your obstetric provider should guide timing and anything added alongside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start a prenatal?
Thorne formulates it for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are nursing. Talk with your provider about timing.
Is it methylated?
Yes. Thorne says it contains methylated folate (5-MTHF) and methylated B12 (methylcobalamin).
Who should check with their provider first?
Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medicines, including blood thinners. Check with your prescribing provider before adding this.
Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. 90 servings per bottle (3 capsules per serving).
Warnings: Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant. Not for anyone with a hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients; Thorne notes iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. "Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six."
Ships direct from Thorne's own facility — never third-party or gray-market stock. Lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Thorne shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
