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Essential Prenatal

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Ritual
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

Essential Prenatal is a specialized multi-nutrient dietary supplement developed by Ritual to support maternal health and fetal development during the preconception and pregnancy periods. The product utilizes a distinctive 'beadlet-in-oil' technology within a delayed-release capsule, designed to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the small intestine to enhance nutrient absorption and reduce gastrointestinal sensitivity. Its formulation focuses on key nutrients, notably featuring 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (a bioavailable form of folate) to support neural tube development, vegan-sourced omega-3 DHA for fetal neurodevelopment, and chelated iron to support increased blood volume. The supplement is characterized by its 'clean' label approach, excluding synthetic fillers, common allergens, and artificial colorants, while incorporating a citrus-scented insert to manage pregnancy-related nausea.

Brand names
Essential PrenatalRitual Essential PrenatalEssential for Women Prenatal
Other names
Ritual Prenatal
02

Targets

THR (Thyroid hormone receptor)MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase)PPARA (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha)RXRA (Retinoid X receptor alpha)GGCX (Vitamin K-dependent gamma-glutamyl carboxylase)VDR (Vitamin D receptor)

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