Short answer: the form, the dose and the price differ. Folijsk\u0101be 400 \u00b5g costs \u20ac2.85, and one pack lasts 60 days, which works out at \u20ac1.43 per 30 days. L-metilfol\u0101ts costs \u20ac4.20, the dose is 2 tablets a day, and a pack lasts 30 days, so \u20ac4.20 per 30 days. Both are food supplements containing folate. Delivery across Latvia in 1\u20133 working days after payment, free delivery from \u20ac20. Prices checked 9 November 2026.<\/p>\n
| Product<\/th>\n | Dose<\/th>\n | Tablets per day<\/th>\n | Lasts (days)<\/th>\n | Price<\/th>\n | Price per 30 days<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folijsk\u0101be 400 \u00b5g<\/a><\/td>\n | 400 \u00b5g<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 60<\/td>\n | \u20ac2.85<\/td>\n | \u20ac1.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| L-metilfol\u0101ts<\/a><\/td>\n | 400 \u00b5g per tablet, 2 tablets a day<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 30<\/td>\n | \u20ac4.20<\/td>\n | \u20ac4.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| B vitam\u012bnu komplekss<\/a><\/td>\n | 1 tablet<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 30<\/td>\n | \u20ac3.59<\/td>\n | \u20ac3.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nIs folic acid the same as L-methylfolate?<\/h2>\nNo. These are two different folate forms, and the difference shows up right in the ingredient list. Folijsk\u0101be tablets contain pteroilmonoglutamic acid, while L-metilfol\u0101ts tablets contain calcium L-methylfolate. Both products are listed as containing folate.<\/p>\n The dose differs too. One Folijsk\u0101be tablet contains 400 \u00b5g of folic acid, and the daily dose is one tablet. One L-metilfol\u0101ts tablet contains 400 \u00b5g of vitamin B9, but the daily dose is two tablets, which together give 800 \u00b5g, or 400 % of the NRV. The L-metilfol\u0101ts label also states a duration of use: 30 days.<\/p>\n On Vissveselibai.lv, the product is listed as Folijsk\u0101be 400 \u00b5g.<\/p>\n What does a 30-day course of folate cost?<\/h2>\nFolijsk\u0101be costs \u20ac1.43 per 30 days, L-metilfol\u0101ts \u20ac4.20 and B vitam\u012bnu komplekss \u20ac3.59.<\/p>\n The price per 30 days is simple arithmetic: pack price divided by the number of tablets in the pack, multiplied by the tablets per day, multiplied by 30. For Folijsk\u0101be that is \u20ac2.85 \u00f7 60 \u00d7 1 \u00d7 30 = \u20ac1.43. For L-metilfol\u0101ts it is \u20ac4.20 \u00f7 60 \u00d7 2 \u00d7 30 = \u20ac4.20. Two products with the same number of tablets in the pack therefore end up costing very different amounts.<\/p>\n At Vissveselibai.lv the price per 30 days starts from \u20ac1.43. Half of the 78 products we have calculated a 30-day price for come in at up to \u20ac3.52. Folijsk\u0101be 400 \u00b5g is among the cheapest products in the store, so it is a good choice if you want a low monthly cost.<\/p>\n What is a label allowed to say about folate?<\/h2>\nA label may only use officially authorised health claims, and these claims are worded about folate. In all three products the folate amount exceeds 15 % of the NRV: 200 % in Folijsk\u0101be, 400 % per day in L-metilfol\u0101ts and 100 % in B vitam\u012bnu komplekss.<\/p>\n The authorised claims about folate are: Health claims apply in the context of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n The usual label wording comes on top of that: a food supplement is not a substitute for a complete and balanced diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.<\/p>\n Can you take folate products during pregnancy?<\/h2>\nThe labels of L-metilfol\u0101ts and B vitam\u012bnu komplekss state directly that they are not recommended for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The Folijsk\u0101be label carries no such note.<\/p>\n If you are planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about supplements.<\/p>\n How long does one pack last?<\/h2>\nOne pack of Folijsk\u0101be lasts 60 days, while L-metilfol\u0101ts and B vitam\u012bnu komplekss last 30 days. The reason is the tablet count and the dose. The Folijsk\u0101be pack holds 60 tablets and the daily dose is one, so it covers 60 days. The L-metilfol\u0101ts pack also holds 60 tablets, but the daily dose is two, so it covers 30 days. B vitam\u012bnu komplekss holds 30 tablets, one a day, which is 30 days.<\/p>\n How is B vitam\u012bnu komplekss different?<\/h2>\nB vitam\u012bnu komplekss is a broader product in which folic acid is only one of the ingredients. One tablet contains vitamin B1 1.4 mg (127.3 % of the NRV), B2 1.6 mg (114.3 %), B3 18 mg NE (112.5 %), B5 6 mg (100 %), B6 2 mg (142.9 %), biotin 150 \u00b5g (300 %), folic acid 200 \u00b5g (100 %) and B12 1 \u00b5g (40 %). PABA 31.5 mg is listed separately as well.<\/p>\n The pack holds 30 tablets, the dose is one tablet a day, so the pack lasts 30 days. The price is \u20ac3.59, which is \u20ac3.59 per 30 days. If you want a single product with several B group vitamins, this is a convenient option.<\/p>\n Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n |