Mum-2-Be

Classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under EU REACH for reproductive toxicity (Category 1B — may damage fertility and the unborn child). EFSA's tolerable upper intake from total boron exposure is 10 mg/day for adults; sodium borate dosing must stay well below this. Acute oral toxicity is moderate (lethal dose ~5–20 g in adults), but the chronic-exposure reproductive endpoint is the binding constraint. Largely phased out of modern supplements and personal care in favor of safer buffers (citrate, phosphate). If a current product lists sodium borate, the inclusion warrants scrutiny — there are safer alternatives for every excipient function it provides.

Beta-carotene used in small amounts as a colorant/antioxidant.

Generic tablet coating declaration where the label does not itemize the coating's components; modern aqueous film coatings are typically cellulose-based (HPMC) with a plasticizer

Synthetic form of vitamin B9 used for fortification — supports red blood cell formation and neural tube development. Pharmacologically distinct from the natural/active form (5-methyltetrahydrofolate, methylfolate).

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Calcified red seaweed used as a whole-food tablet base and natural calcium/magnesium source (common in food-based multivitamin lines)

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements