This is the only prenatal gummy on the market that is jam-packed with non-synthetic, methylated forms of vitamins (namely Folate and B-12) and tastes GOOD!
I switched to this prenatal because the capsules I was taking were causing acid reflux and leaving a really nasty vitamin-ey taste in my mouth. Considering the intense morning sickness I was experiencing at the time, the capsules weren't helping my cause. I was hesitant to consider gummies as an alternative, because most gummies on the market have low-quality, synthetic vitamins in them, and the amount of vitamins they can fit into a gummy is tremendously low, compared to capsules. Most gummies are a ripoff, BUT when I came across SmartyPants and checked out the ingredients, I made the switch immediately.
They don't have a vitamin-ey taste, they don't cause acid reflux, and the quality is more than impressive for the price because the vitamins are REAL and not man-made crap that our bodies can't process or absorb well.
I also ordered the SmartyPants Men's Complete version for my hubby, and he now happily takes vitamins on the daily. I will continue to buy this brand for my entire family, because simply nothing else compares.
I have food allergies and have done a lot of research on behalf of myself and my family when it comes to what is really important in the supplements we take, and am constantly frustrated with the formulations of vitamins I see when I'm shopping for supplements. SmartyPants has really impressed me with the way this vitamin is formulated!!! Iron and Calcium block each other's absorption, for instance, so if you have a vitamin with both then you are paying for nothing. Zinc is also super important - especially in pregnancy - and can block / be blocked by calcium. This vitamin has zinc, though not calcium or iron, and I was so grateful for that distinction! Methylfolate is MUCH better than folic acid, especially for people who have the MTHFR gene mutation that prevents them from converting folic acid into methylfolate. When I found these vitamins I had been scouring the internet for HOURS looking for something that DIDN'T trigger my corn allergy AND had the necessary combinations of nutrients I needed. I already knew I was D3 deficient, so I was extra pleased to see these had D3 AND K2 (which is needed for better absorption). These vitamins are free of everything I can't eat, which is hard to come by. On top of that, the formulation really is smart! Nothing in this vitamin is wasted. I took them all through my pregnancy and am still taking them now while nursing. They taste great, and are about half the cost of the one or two other vitamins I could take. I am so pleased!
These are perfect prenatals! They have everything I want, but more importantly, nothing I don't! The recent changes to sugar content are great! I like them much better without the outside sugar anyway so it's not missed at all.
I have been taking these most of my pregnancy (13 weeks) and I’m satisfied but not amazed. My doctor gave them the thumbs up, and they don’t make me sick, so that’s a win, but they are sickeningly sweet. I have to take them with milk to cut some of the overwhelming sweetness. My husband relishes his daily gummy vitamins and he took one of these to be a good sport and said he can understand why 6 a day is a chore for me. Still, this is better than giant horse pills that I can’t swallow, and compared to many brands, it’s a good value.
I love the taste of the gummies. I had a prenatal vitamin that had so much nutrients but it would get me sick and I would not enjoy taking the pills. However, I can eat these gummies without food and it doesn’t bother my stomach AT ALL ( and I have plenty of issues with my stomach). I enjoy taking these pills and wish I could eat more. I love that it has the active folate. The biggest fault is that there’s not enough omegas so I have to take additional supplements to make sure I get enough DHA and EPA.
Feature Product
- Chewable prenatal vitamin formulated with premium ingredients to help women obtain the specific nutrient levels ideal for a healthy pregnancy
- Contains 15 essential ingredients including folate (methylfolate) to support normal early fetal development*, iodine for nervous system and normal brain development during pregnancy*, and vitamin D3 for bone and immune health*
- Omega-3 EPA & DHA (essential fatty acids) sustainably sourced from wild-caught small fish. Includes vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) for energy and vitamin E (from sunflower oil) for antioxidant support
- Non-GMO. Free of milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nut allergens, fish allergens, shellfish, soy, gluten, and wheat. No synthetic colors, artificial flavors, or artificial sweeteners. 3RD PARTY LAB TESTED.
- Manufactured in California with premium domestic and imported ingredients. No refrigeration required.
Description
SmartyPants Prenatal Complete is a premium, multifunctional supplement that delivers omega-3s from fish oil and essential nutrients including folate as methylfolate for normal early fetal development, vitamin B12 for energy, vitamin D3 for immunity and vitamin K2 for bone health—all in one delicious gummy.*
I have finally realized that I am just not a pill-taker. If I want to take supplements or vitamins I need gummies or liquid. I was looking for a good multi vitamin but honestly pre-natals have all the good stuff and then some, and I may try to get pregnant at some point so getting a pre-natal seemed like the logical choice. I was specifically looking for a pre-natal with methylated forms of B12 and Folate - this has it! Those are both really important ingredients to have methylated for the BEST absorption in your body. Plus this is made with mostly organic ingredients and are super affordable. They taste pretty good for vitamin gummies and you could split it up by doing 3 in the morning and 3 at night if you can't stomach all 6 at once. Very impressed and would highly recommend these. Also please do your research about the methylated forms of Folate and B12! So important! And no these do not have Iron in them, you can't put iron into a gummy form like this, and you're better off getting a stand alone Iron supplement if you need it (Mega Foods makes a great one).
These little guys gave me the boost I needed. My hair has grown so much faster and I feel better. My doctor recommended prenatal for a reason and now I know why!
After taking these vitamins for almost 16 months, I'm really happy with them. They taste good, so I actually want to take my vitamins! I had bad morning sickness with my last pregnancy during the first trimester, and these never upset my stomach or smelled off-putting. I've tried many other prenatal vitamins over the last 4.5 years of taking them, and these are my far my favorite. The nutritional content of these gummies is much better than ones made by other brands. My only complaint is that I with they had more B-12 for energy, but that's not a deal breaker.
These vitamins are exactly what I needed for my MTHFR, with the right type of B vitamins. They taste good and I appreciate a company not low balling the quality of their vitamin components.
I take the prenatal line currently, first time ever trying Smarty Pants and they taste great and have the preferred versions of ingredients so they are easier for your body to digest and absorb. They taste really good - pretty much like candy and so I don't have to worry about forgetting to take them. I did struggle to take them during my first trimester because the flavors were so fruity that it sometimes made me nauseous (even fruity smells made me nauseous during that time) but once I was out of first trimester they stopped making me nauseous and have been great ever since!
I don't mind the no iron - I can get iron other ways and from what I've read taking iron via a supplement instead of food is what makes so many pregnant women feel bad. So I use red meat, greens, cereal, and cook in cast iron to get iron into my body. My irons levels have been fine according to midwife.
Anyways, fantastic product! Highly recommend!!
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