Typical dose
400-800 mcg daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid or folate, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. It is essential for cell division and is particularly important during periods of rapid growth, such as during pregnancy and fetal development. Folate is naturally found in various foods, including leafy green vegetables, legumes, and fortified grains.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 400-800 mcg daily
- Suggested range
- 400-1000 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 (calcium methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Vitamin B9 (folinic acid)
Vitamin B9 (methylfolate)
Vitamin B9 (methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (Mixed)
Vitamin B9 (unspecified)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
59-30-3
Formula
C19H19N7O6S
Physical properties
Folic acid is a yellow to orange crystalline powder that is soluble in water and has a slightly bitter taste.
How it’s made
Folic acid is typically synthesized through chemical processes involving the reaction of pteridine and para-aminobenzoic acid with glutamic acid.