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SyntheticFolate

Methyl Folate 1,000 mcg

NOW Foods

Silicon DioxideMicrocrystalline CelluloseStearic Acid (vegetable source)

Active folate form (L-methylfolate) for those with MTHFR variations.

Serving Size

1 tablet

Per Serving

1,700 mcg DFE folate (1,000 mcg Quatrefolic)

What's on the Label

Folate (as Quatrefolic L-methylfolate)

Active

1,000 mcg DFE per tablet

Active

active

Active

Manufactured compound (synthesis inferred from precursors)

Active

The active ingredient. L-methylfolate is the form your body uses directly. Better than folic acid for people with MTHFR gene variations who can't convert folic acid well.

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Cellulose (filler)

Active

other

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Plant fiber

Active

Tablet bulking agent.

Active

Plant stearic acid

Active

other

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Vegetable fatty acid

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Manufacturing lubricant.

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Silica

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other

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Mineral

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Anti-caking agent.

Active

How It's Made

Primary Form

Folate as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-MTHF glucosamine salt, 1,000 mcg per tablet, labeled 1,700 mcg DFE. 90 tablets.

Source & Processing

Quatrefolic (6S)-5-MTHF glucosamine salt

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Silicon Dioxide

What They Don't Tell You(Beyond the label)

  • Quatrefolic process and glucosamine feedstock need supplier confirmation
  • Not extracted from leafy greens despite 'folate' name
  • Methylated form better for ~40% of population with MTHFR variations
  • Ritual precursor disclosure (salt/phenylethylamine/glucosamine) infers synthesis

How to Use

Typical Dose

1,700 mcg DFE folate (1,000 mcg Quatrefolic)

Per 1 tablet

General Guidance

• When: Follow label directions or consult research for optimal timing

• Consistency: Regular daily use typically yields best results

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