Post Essentials - Jolly Mama

About Post Essentials

Jolly Mama is a French nutrition brand dedicated to motherhood, with every formula co-developed alongside a scientific committee to meet the real needs of women at each stage of their journey. Transparency on ingredients and the quality of the galenic forms are at the heart of the brand's approach.

Post Essentials is a postpartum multivitamin in capsule form, designed to support women after childbirth and during breastfeeding. In just 2 capsules a day, it brings together 17 vitamins and minerals in their most bioavailable forms, alongside the patented active Extramel®, a melon fruit extract.

The formula's standout features:

• Vitamin B9 in Quatrefolic® (5-MTHF) form, directly bioavailable
• Vitamin K2 in K2VITAL® MK-7 form, the best-documented form
• Choline in VitacholineTM form, a patented bitartrate with high absorption
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the most effective form
• Extramel®: melon extract standardized in superoxide dismutase (SOD), 140 IU per dose

Post Essentials is vegan, gluten-free, made in France and packaged in a glass jar. It covers 100% or more of the reference daily intake of vitamin C, B9, D, K and iodine.

Post Essentials Composition

The full formula per daily dose (2 capsules):

• Vitamin C: 80 mg (100% NRV), Vitamin E: 12 mg (100% NRV)
• Choline (VitacholineTM): 70 mg, Extramel®: 10 mg including 140 IU SOD
• Zinc bisglycinate: 10 mg (100% NRV), Iodine: 150 µg (100% NRV)
• Vitamin D3: 20 µg (400% NRV), Vitamin B12: 5 µg (200% NRV)
• Vitamin B9 Quatrefolic®: 300 µg (150% NRV), Vitamin K2 MK-7: 75 µg (100% NRV)
• Biotin: 50 µg (100% NRV), Selenium: 45 µg (82% NRV)
• Vitamins B1, B2, B6, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin A (500 µg, 63% NRV)

The excipients include microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (plant-based coating agent). Net weight of the jar: 28.8g.

Origin of the raw materials

Post Essentials is made in France, in a glass jar, with actives in their patented forms. Extramel® is a melon fruit extract (Cucumis melo) standardized in superoxide dismutase, studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (Carillon et al., 2014).

The vitamin B9 used is Quatrefolic®, a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. The vitamin K2 comes in the K2VITAL® MK-7 form. The precise geographic origin of the other raw materials is not detailed on the official product page.

How to take Post Essentials

The dosage recommended by Jolly Mama is 2 capsules per day, to be taken as needed. The product can be started right from childbirth and continued for at least 6 months, or throughout breastfeeding if it lasts beyond that.

A few practical tips published by the brand:

• The capsules can be opened and their contents dissolved in a glass of water if swallowing is difficult
• Let the jar air out for a few minutes if the smell of the B vitamins bothers you
• Post Essentials is compatible with Oméga Mama, Happy Postpartum, Mama-gnésium and Iron Mama depending on identified needs

This product is not recommended for pregnant women or those planning a pregnancy due to the presence of vitamin A (retinol). In case of thyroid disorders, an iodine-free alternative (Mama Essentials) is available within the range.

Price and where to buy Post Essentials

Post Essentials is available at €33 for a one-month supply (one-time purchase, 2 capsules/day). On a monthly subscription, the price drops to €28.05/month (-15%), with free shipping from €40 and a commitment limited to 3 months that can be changed at any time.

The product is sold online on the official Jolly Mama website. It is also available in selected pharmacies and maternity retailers in France, Switzerland and Belgium, subject to local stock.

My review of Post Essentials

Post Essentials is one of the most complete and best-formulated postpartum multivitamins on the French market. What stands out is the rare combination of 17 nutrients in patented forms with Extramel®, a clinically studied antioxidant active not found in standard formulas.

I recommend it to women looking to support their recovery after childbirth and during breastfeeding, with a vegan, gluten-free product that is transparent about its composition and validated by over 130 positive customer reviews on the official website.