Typical dose
400-800 mcg daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin B9, also known as folate, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. Calcium methyltetrahydrofolate is a bioactive form of folate that is more readily absorbed by the body compared to other forms. It is essential for 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 methylfolate)
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)
151533-22-1
Formula
C20H24CaN7O7
Physical properties
Calcium methyltetrahydrofolate is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, soluble in water.
How it’s made
Calcium methyltetrahydrofolate is synthesized through chemical processes that involve the methylation of tetrahydrofolate and subsequent complexation with calcium.