Folate 666 mcg DFE (400 mcg Folic Acid) by Sundown — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Folate: 666mg is 666.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
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⚠️ Folate: 666mg is 666.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

This product received a low safety score because the amount of folate it contains exceeds the recommended maximum daily limit.

Label Data

1 Tablet(s) Serving Size

Vitamin Product Type

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Folate

666 mcg DFE (167% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 666.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 666mg UL 1.0mg

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Calcium Carbonate Contains Less Than 2% of

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Target Groups

Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Clean nutrition Sundown believes in clean nutrition and being transparent. That's why you won't find genetically modified ingredients, gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose or artificial flavors in any of our products. Non-GMO No gluten No wheat No milk No lactose No artificial color No artificial flavor No artificial sweetener No preservatives No sugar No soy No starch No yeast No peanuts No tree nuts No fish Sodium free

Gluten Free Dairy Free

(400 mcg Folic Acid) Essential B Vitamin for heart & cardiovascular health

Vegetarian

Additional Information

Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.

Questions? Call toll free 1-888-VITAHELP (848-2435) or visit us at www.sundownnutrition.com Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world.

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Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 30768 04069 7

DSLD Entry Date 2020-01-25

Product Type Vitamin

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Sundown

DSLD ID 212174

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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