Prenatal Core Minerals
USANA CellSentials Prenatal Core Minerals is categorized as an 'Other Combinations' supplement, specifically formulated with a focus on mineral support. It achieves an N+ Score of 71, earning a C grade and placing it in the 'good' tier. This product includes 14 ingredients, with several minerals and vitamins at dosages that research suggests are clinically effective, such as Vitamin C (300 mg), Iron (14 mg), Magnesium (113 mg), Zinc (10 mg), and Selenium (100 mcg). While many ingredients are well-dosed, Calcium is identified as underdosed compared to typical recommendations for prenatal support. The product boasts 100% label transparency, clearly listing all ingredient amounts. This supplement may support individuals looking for targeted mineral and vitamin support during pregnancy, with an emphasis on key nutrients like iron and zinc.
About This Product
Prenatal Core Minerals by USANA CellSentials is a joint & bone supplement containing 14 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 71/100 (Grade C).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium and 6 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +9 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 14 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (14 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 300.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 113.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 14.000 mg | Adequate |
| Magnesium | 113.000 mg | Adequate |
| Zinc | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 100.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Copper | 1.000 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Chromium | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Molybdenum | 25.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Vanadium | 20.000 mcg | N/A |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 80.000 mg | N/A |
| Silicon | 2.000 mg | N/A |
| Ultra Trace Minerals | 1.500 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.