Typical dose
400-800 mcg daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin B9, also known as calcium methylfolate, is the biologically active form of folate, a B-vitamin essential for numerous bodily functions including DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. It plays a crucial role in cell division and is particularly important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy and fetal development.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 400-800 mcg daily
- Suggested range
- 400-800 mcg
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
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 Folinate)
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)
118196-55-6
Formula
C20H24CaN7O6
Physical properties
Calcium methylfolate is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in water, and has a slightly bitter taste.
How it’s made
Calcium methylfolate is produced through the enzymatic conversion of folic acid or through chemical synthesis methods that involve the methylation of folate.