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5-Methyl Folate 1,000 mcg

product on market Tablet or Pill Protocol For Life Balance Safety: 60/100
60/100

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  • Folate: 1.667mg is 1.7× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
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What the Evidence Says

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Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cellular repair, with strong evidence supporting its role in supporting healthy homocysteine levels. However, the low evidence coverage for this specific formulation and a safety score of 60 suggest potential concerns regarding dosage or individual tolerance. Users should be aware of these limitations.

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Safety Alerts

Folate: 1.667mg is 1.7× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

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This product received a low safety score because it contains more folate than the recommended maximum daily limit for adults.

Label

Product Label

Label for 5-Methyl Folate 1,000 mcg
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
Vitamin
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

1667 mcg (417% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.7× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Stearic Acid Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

SUGGESTED USAGE: Take 1 tablet daily with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: For adults only. The elderly and individuals with conditions that may impair vitamin B-12 absorption should frequently check vitamin B-12 status when taking this product as high-dose folic acid may mask vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and methotrexate), or have a medical condition (especially any condition involving nutrient malabsorption).

Keep out of reach of children.

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation Notes

This product utilizes a patented form of 5-MTHF with superior bioavailability.

~ Metabolically Active Folate*

Quatrefolic

Vegetarian/Vegan

Non-GMO

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Additional Information

HOW IT WORKS: Folate consumed in the diet or from supplements must be converted to its active form, 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), to be used by the body. This is a multi-step biochemical process that, in some circumstances, may not be efficient enough to meet the body's needs. In addition, unlike folic acid, 5-MTHF can penetrate the blood-brain barrier.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

CODE P0491 V3

~ Superior Bioavailability

Non-GMO

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 07359 10491 4
DSLD Entry Date2017-01-25
Product TypeVitamin
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID69309
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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