Typical dose
100-400 mcg daily
Rating
0.0/5
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin B9, also known as methylfolate, is the active form of folate, which is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. It plays a crucial role in the formation of red blood cells and is vital for proper brain function and mental health.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 100-400 mcg daily
- Suggested range
- 400-800 mcg daily
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Mood Regulation
Research strength: Strong
Cardiovascular HealthResearch strength: Strong
Prenatal HealthResearch strength: Very strong
Supports DNA synthesisResearch strength: Strong
Promotes cardiovascular healthResearch strength: Strong
Essential during pregnancyResearch strength: Very strong
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
- Blood Pressure Wellness Longevity
- Circulation & Vascular Comfort Longevity
- Bone Density & Strength Longevity
- Healthy Aging & Cellular Vitality Longevity
- Sun Protection & Photoaging Care Longevity
- Calm & Nervous Tension Mental wellness
- Stress Resilience & Overwhelm Mental wellness
- Mood Stability & Outlook Mental wellness
- Cortisol & Stress Hormone Balance Mental wellness
- Aromatherapy & Relaxation Mental wellness
- Appetite & Craving Control Metabolic & hormones
- Body Composition & Stubborn Weight Metabolic & hormones
- Thyroid & Metabolic Rate Metabolic & hormones
- Reproductive Hormone Balance Metabolic & hormones
- Blood Sugar Stability Metabolic & hormones
- Post-Meal Glucose Spikes Metabolic & hormones
- Menstrual Comfort & PMS Metabolic & hormones
- Perimenopause & Menopause Support Metabolic & hormones
- Topical Firming & Body Tone Metabolic & hormones
- Pregnancy Support
- Cardiovascular Health
- Mental health support
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 (folinic acid)
Vitamin B9 (methyltetrahydrofolate)
Vitamin B9 (Mixed)
Vitamin B9 (unspecified)
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
118-00-3
Formula
C7H9N7O6
Physical properties
Methylfolate is a yellow to orange crystalline powder, soluble in water, and has a slightly bitter taste.
How it’s made
Methylfolate is produced synthetically through fermentation processes that convert natural sources into the bioactive form.