Typical dose
Typically 5-15 mg daily, depending on the condit...
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin B9, also known as folinic acid, is a form of folate that is biologically active and plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. It is essential for the production of red blood cells and supports overall cellular function. Folinic acid is often used in medical settings to counteract the effects of certain chemotherapy drugs and to treat folate deficiency.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- Typically 5-15 mg daily, depending on the condition being treated.
- Suggested range
- 5-15 mg daily
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 (folic acid/folate)
Vitamin B9 (methylfolate)
Vitamin B9 (methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (Mixed)
Vitamin B9 (unspecified)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
151-11-1
Formula
C20H22N7O7
Physical properties
Folinic acid is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, soluble in water, and has a slightly bitter taste.
How it’s made
Folinic acid is typically synthesized through chemical processes that involve the modification of folic acid to enhance its bioavailability and activity.