Folic Acid 800 mcg by Swanson — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Folate: 1335mg is 1335.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folate: 1335mg is 1335.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

This supplement received a low safety score because the amount of folate it contains significantly exceeds the recommended maximum daily intake level.

Label Data

1 Capsule(s) Serving Size

Vitamin Product Type

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Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Folate

1335 mcg DFE (333% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 1335.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 1335mg UL 1.0mg

Other Ingredients

Rice Flour Gelatin Calcium Palmitate

Label Claims — Verification

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❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (77% of products) Nutrient (60% of products) Approved Health (5% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Pregnant Women

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

🧪 Formulation Notes

B vitamin that promotes cardiovascular health by helping to neutralize homocysteine

Supports prenatal and postnatal health

Cardiovascular and prenatal health

Additional Information

Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Store in a cool, dry place.

800 mcg per capsule

SW035 Rev 1 10 05 18

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 87614 01035 9

DSLD Entry Date 2019-06-24

Product Type Vitamin

Form Capsule

Brand Swanson

DSLD ID 202282

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

363 Research Sources

57 Avg Quality Score

187 Meta Analysis

56 Systematic Review

54 Rct

29 Guideline

26 Clinical Trial

6 Cochrane Review

2 Regulatory Source

1 Other

1 Openfda Safety

A Homocysteine-lowering interventions for preventing cardiovascular events

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI

A Community-based intervention packages for reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and improving neonatal outcomes

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015

PubMed DOI

A Folate Intake and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies

Meta Analysis Digestive diseases and sciences 2021

PubMed DOI

A The Association Between the Risk of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Folic Acid: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Meta Analysis Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques 2021

PubMed DOI

A A Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Folate-Based B Vitamin Intervention on Cognitive Function of Older Adults under Mandatory Folic Acid Fortification Policy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Meta Analysis Nutrients 2024

PubMed DOI

A Associations between serum Homocysteine, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12 levels and the formation of intracranial Aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 2025

PubMed DOI

A Intake of vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 and risk of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2019

PubMed DOI

A Beneficial effects of folic acid supplementation on lipid markers in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of data from 21,787 participants in 34 randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2022

PubMed DOI

A Folic acid supplementation and blood pressure: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 41,633 participants

Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023

PubMed DOI

A Digital tracking, provider decision support systems, and targeted client communication via mobile devices to improve primary health care

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025

PubMed DOI

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