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Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg

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  • Folate: 8335mg is 8335.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
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What the Evidence Says

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Methyl folate is used to support folate levels and cellular function, with strong evidence for its role in DNA synthesis. However, the high dosage in this product may raise safety concerns, as reflected by the low safety score. Evidence coverage for this specific formulation remains very limited.

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Safety Alerts

Folate: 8335mg is 8335.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

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This product received a low safety score because the amount of folate it contains is significantly higher than the recommended tolerable upper intake level.

Label

Product Label

Label for Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Vitamin
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

8335 mcg DFE (2084% DV)
Exceeds UL by 8335.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Silicon Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Use: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken.

If you are nursing, pregnant, taking, medication, have a medical condition, or do not tolerate folate, consult your physician before taking this product.

Formulation Notes

Methylfolate 5,000 mcg per capsule

Additional Information

Providing quality products since 2001.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 10487 03086 1
DSLD Entry Date2024-06-20
Product TypeVitamin
FormCapsule
BrandDr. Mercola
DSLD ID308765
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

363
Research Sources
57
Avg Quality
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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