This is everyday folate (vitamin B9) in its active form, and the real dose is smaller than the label's headline implies. The 667 mcg DFE on the front works out to about 400 mcg of actual **L-methylfolate**, since DFE units inflate the figure by roughly 1.7x. That puts you right at the standard maintenance and preconception dose, squarely inside the 400–800 mcg range used clinically.

Because it arrives as 5-MTHF, your body uses it directly without the MTHFR conversion step that limits how well 40–50% of people process folic acid, so this 400 mcg lands as fully usable folate. One tablet a day covers general folate needs, red blood cell formation, and the neural-tube support that matters most before and during early pregnancy. For a diagnosed deficiency or mood-specific goals you'd want a higher dose, but as a daily maintenance source this does exactly that.

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Pure L-Methylfolate 667 mcg DFE

1 Tablet · 180 servings

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What it does

Vitamin B9

Mixed formsGrade —

Supports DNA production, normal cell division and red blood cell formation.

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Ingredients (1)

Other ingredients

Ascorbyl PalmitateAntioxidant

Fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as preservative

Dicalcium PhosphateBinder

Calcium and phosphorus compound used as binder

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

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How to take it

With or without food

On the label

Adults take 1 tablet daily.

Price check

$14.95

$0.08 / serving

$5$10$20$50

Near the median of 138 vitamin B9 supplements

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the 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. studied 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.

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