Typical dose
Typically 15-30 mg daily for adults, depending o...
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin B9, also known as calcium folinate, is a form of folate that is used in the body for various metabolic processes, including DNA synthesis and repair, amino acid metabolism, and the production of red blood cells. It is particularly important during periods of rapid growth, such as during pregnancy and fetal development.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- Typically 15-30 mg daily for adults, depending on the condition being treated.
- Suggested range
- 15-30 mg daily
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
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Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Vitamin B9
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF)
Vitamin B9 (5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (calcium methylfolate)
Vitamin B9 (calcium methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid/folate)
Vitamin B9 (folinic acid)
Vitamin B9 (methylfolate)
Vitamin B9 (methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (Mixed)
Vitamin B9 (unspecified)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
149-20-6
Formula
C20H22CaN7O10S
Physical properties
Calcium folinate is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in water, and has a slightly bitter taste.
How it’s made
Calcium folinate is produced through the chemical synthesis of folic acid, which is then combined with calcium salts to form the calcium salt of folate.