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Folic Acid 400 mcg

1 Tablet · 100 servings · $0.10/serving

41 / 100Average

Score Breakdown

Formulation
47
Safety
87
Final score
41/100

Ingredients (2)

Folic Acid

100%

Dose

400 mcg

Target

400–800 mcg

Form

Budget

Folate

100%

Dose

667 mcg dfe

Target

400–800 mcg

Form

Not listed

Other Ingredients (4)

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

DextroseSweetener

A simple glucose sugar used as a bulking agent, sweetener, and tablet diluent

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.