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Plastic-Free Rating
Supplements
Supplements·Thorne

Basic Prenatal Vitamin

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
NSF certified. Methylfolate not folic acid. No artificial colors flavors or preservatives. No unnecessary fillers. Plastic bottle.
PFR Approved

Prenatal vitamin with methylfolate. NSF certified. No artificial colors flavors. Plastic bottle.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
9
Packaging
5
Transparency
9
Durability
8

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Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Supplement capsules are often made from gelatin or synthetic polymers. Plastic bottles leach chemicals into supplements. Many supplements contain synthetic fillers.

Why We Recommend This Product

Thorne Basic Prenatal is NSF certified with methylfolate the active form of folate no artificial colors flavors or preservatives and no unnecessary fillers. The plastic bottle is a drawback.

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