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Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-08-05 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Greens & Daily Wellness Supplements · 1 wave · n=90 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 30 |
| Claude | 10% | 3 of 30 |
| Gemini | 20% | 6 of 30 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | 10% | 9 of 90 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“Thorne Basic Prenatal is highly recommended by OB/GYNs and fertility specialists because of its high-quality ingredients, particularly its use of **active methylated folate (L-5-MTHF)** rather than synthetic folic acid (important for the 30% to 40% of the population with MTHFR ge”
“Thorne Basic Prenatal is widely considered a gold standard because it uses highly bioavailable, active forms of nutrients—specifically methylated folate (L-5-MTHF) and methylated B12, which are crucial for those with MTHFR gene mutations. It also uses iron bisglycinate, a form of”
“**Methylated Folate (L-5-MTHF):** Crucial for women with the MTHFR gene mutation who cannot properly absorb synthetic folic acid.”
“* **Quality and Purity:** Thorne is globally recognized for its rigorous third-party testing and clinical standards, making it a highly reliable and safe brand compared to the current safety risks associated with Live It Up.”
“| **One A Day Prenatal Advanced** | About **$30 for 60 days** (~$15/month) | Includes **800 mcg folic acid, 200 mg DHA, and 110 mg choline**—the same choline amount as Thorne—but requires two pills/day.”
“**Thorne Basic Prenatal** is widely considered a gold standard because it uses highly bioavailable, active forms of nutrients—specifically **methylated folate (L-5-MTHF)** and **methylated B12**, which are crucial for those with MTHFR gene mutations.”
“Exceptionally Clean Formula**”
“**Thorne Basic Prenatal** is widely considered a gold standard because it uses highly bioavailable, active forms of nutrients—specifically **methylated folate (L-5-MTHF)** and **methylated B12**, which are crucial for those with MTHFR gene mutations.”
“** It is most worth it if you tolerate capsules, prefer a formula without botanicals, and your OB/midwife is comfortable with its high iron dose.”
“* **Critical Nutrients:** Thorne Basic Prenatal provides essential, highly bioavailable nutrients required for fetal development that greens powders lack in sufficient doses.”
65 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“frequently cited as a top pick specifically for its iron content”
“commonly recommended for its iron content in dietitian roundups”
“Thorne Basic Prenatal and MegaFood Baby & Me 2 are frequently cited by dietitians for iron content and folate/choline coverage, respectively.”
“Best Premium / Highly Absorbable: Thorne Basic Prenatal”
“Thorne is widely considered the gold standard by OB-GYNs and fertility specialists. It is exceptionally clean, third-party tested, and uses highly bioavailable, premium forms of nutrients (like methylated folate and B12, which are easier fo”
“Thorne Basic Prenatal is generally considered worth it for most people, though it has some real trade-offs to consider.”
“it's less than $30.00 for a 30 day supply — you can't beat that.”
“Thorne Basic Prenatal is generally well-regarded and worth considering, though it has some notable drawbacks depending on your priorities.”
“For people who want research-backed, bioavailable nutrients without unnecessary fillers and don't mind swallowing 3 capsules a day, it's widely considered one of the better prenatals on the market — one reviewer summarized it as "better tha”
“yes, for most people it's a solid, well-regarded choice — but with a few real trade-offs to consider”
“Taking a prenatal vitamin with high iron when you do not need it is unnecessary and can cause stomach upset, constipation, or even iron toxicity over time.”
“**Thorne Basic Prenatal is not a greens powder**; it is a capsule-based multivitamin.”
“Unless you are currently in one of those maternal stages, a prenatal is not suitable for daily wellness. It contains a very high concentration of iron (45 mg) and specific nutrient ratios tailored exclusively for fetal development, which ca”
“Here is exactly why this is the correct choice for you, along with a crucial safety warning that completely dictates which one you must buy:”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
21 of 65 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| mamasselect.com | 8 |
| clarityhealthcenters.com | 7 |
| thorne.com | 5 |
| healthline.com | 2 |
| target.com | 2 |
| ringly.io | 2 |
| parentdata.org | 2 |
| 5wpr.com | 1 |
| illuminatelabs.org | 1 |
| pinnaclebradenton.com | 1 |
| iherb.com | 1 |
| lifespanvault.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Thorne (direct) | 10 |
| iHerb | 4 |
| eBay | 3 |
| Woot | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
| Amazon | 1 |
| Vitacost | 1 |
| nhc | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.