NOW Foods Folate 800mcg DFE

NOW Foods · Tablet · 1 mg

Price/day

€0.06

Dose

1 mg

Servings/pack

250

Pack price

€14.00

Transparency Index

8.4/10

Recommended Affordable active folate for healthy aging and pregnancy protocols.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Active folate supports DNA synthesis, preconception health, and homocysteine management.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.06/day for L-5-MTHF is nearly unbeatable value.

Product quality 8.0/10

Uses Metafolin from Merck; stable tablets without problematic excipients.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Transparent about DFE, active form, and excipients, including gluten-free labeling.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW tests internally to GMP standards, but no dedicated external certification on the packaging.

Product Description

These folate tablets deliver 800 mcg Dietary Folate Equivalents as patented Metafolin (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate). This bypasses liver conversion, which is especially relevant for individuals with MTHFR polymorphisms.

What We Like

Active form: L-5-MTHF bypasses conversion issues
Non-GMO & low-allergen: Free from common problem ingredients
Large pack: 250 servings — over eight months’ supply
Reputable manufacturer: NOW is known for strict quality controls

What We’re Missing

No third-party certification: Would be preferable for such a critical nutrient
Tablet form: Not ideal for those with swallowing difficulties

Usage Recommendation

1 tablet daily with a meal containing fat. Often combined with B6 and B12 in homocysteine-lowering protocols.

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Ingredient dossier

Essential B-vitamin for DNA synthesis, cell division, and homocysteine metabolism. Strong evidence for neural tube defect prevention in pregnancy. L-methylfolate benefits MTHFR carriers.

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