L-Methylfolate 400 µg, 60 tablets

Folates are water-soluble B vitamins, also known as vitamin B9. The name comes from the Latin folium, meaning leaf: these compounds were first found in green leafy vegetables. Folate is not a single substance but a group of related compounds.

People take in folate from food or from supplements. Because the vitamin dissolves in water, boiling vegetables for a long time in a lot of water leaves part of the folate in the cooking water.

Food contains several natural kinds of folate. Supplements and fortified foods most often use folic acid, which is a synthetic form. This product contains a different form: the label lists calcium L-methylfolate, the calcium salt of L-methylfolate. L-methylfolate is also called 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or 5-MTHF; it is one of the kinds of folate found in human blood.

The label files both forms under one name, vitamin B9, so it matters which ingredient is actually listed. Here it is the salt of L-methylfolate, not folic acid. The label does not claim that one form is better than the other, and neither do we.

Folate is found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and lettuce, and also in broccoli, cabbage, beans, lentils and other pulses. It is present in liver, eggs, citrus fruit and wholegrain foods. Cabbage, pulses and root vegetables are regular items in Latvian kitchens.

A supplement does not replace such a diet. It is a convenient way to add one specific vitamin in a precisely stated amount.

The label says: adults, 2 tablets a day, duration of use 30 days. A pack holds 60 tablets, so one pack is one 30-day course. The label says nothing about meals, time of day, or whether both tablets go together or one at a time. Pick a time you can keep to every day and leave the pack where you see it, for example next to the breakfast table.

The product is not recommended in case of individual intolerance to its components, or for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you use several products with the same substance, add up the total amount and do not exceed the dose recommended on the label.

Keep out of reach of children, in the original packaging, in a dry place at room temperature. Do not use the supplement as a substitute for a complete and balanced diet.

The label gives vitamin B9 in two columns: per 1 tablet and per 2 tablets. The daily dose is 2 tablets, so the figure that matters most is 800 µg (400 % NRV). When you compare with another product, first check whether the amount is given per tablet or per daily dose. NRV is the nutrient reference value; the percentage shows what share of it the stated amount makes up, not how many tablets to take.

There is one active ingredient; the rest are there to form the tablet. The product is made in Latvia.

L-methylfolate and folic acid are different forms of B9, so read each label before choosing. For the make-up of the B vitamin complex see its own product page; do not confuse it with this product, which has a single active ingredient.

We deliver across Latvia in 1–3 working days after payment, and delivery is free from €20. An unopened product in its original packaging can be returned within 14 days. Details: delivery information and return policy.

Is L-methylfolate the same as folic acid?

No, L-methylfolate 400 µg tablets are not folic acid: the label lists calcium L-methylfolate. Folic acid is another form of B9. Our range also has a separate product, Folic acid 400 µg, 60 tablets. Read each label on its own and do not take both without checking the dose.

Can I take L-methylfolate during pregnancy?

The label states that L-methylfolate tablets are not recommended for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement.

Is it better to take the tablets in the morning or in the evening?

The label does not say what time of day to take L-methylfolate tablets, nor whether to take them with a meal. It gives only the dose: 2 tablets a day. It matters more to choose a time you can keep to every day. If in doubt, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Is this product suitable for vegetarians?

The ingredient list of the L-methylfolate tablets names no ingredient of animal origin. However, the label is not marked as vegetarian or vegan, and it does not describe where the excipients come from. If you follow strict dietary rules, ask the seller before buying.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss your L-methylfolate tablets, carry on the next day with the usual dose, that is 2 tablets. Do not take extra tablets to make up for it. The label gives a daily dose, and it must not be exceeded.

Can I take L-methylfolate together with other vitamin products?

You can take L-methylfolate tablets alongside other products once you have checked their labels and doses. If the other product also contains folate or folic acid, add up the total amount and do not exceed the dose recommended on the label. Read each product’s label separately, and ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.