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Folate (B9)

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Folate (vitamin B9) as folic acid or methylfolate in capsules, tablets, lozenges and chewables, in strengths from 400 mcg to 1,700 mcg. Some products combine folate with vitamin B12. The folate line on the label gives the amount in µg and as a percentage of the nutrient reference value (NRV), where 100 % NRV of folic acid is 200 µg. Start with the form named in the ingredient list, then compare the amount per daily serving.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between folic acid and folate?

Folate is the general name of vitamin B9. Folic acid is the form most often used in supplements, and methylfolate (5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid) is another form. Look in the ingredient list for the form and in the nutrition table for the amount in µg.

What does DFE mean on a folate label?

DFE stands for dietary folate equivalents, a unit that lets folic acid and food folate be compared. Labels from some brands print the amount in mcg DFE next to the amount of the form itself, so 400 mcg of folic acid appears as 680 mcg DFE. Both figures describe the same product.

What does the number in the title mean for a product with both folic acid and B12?

In a combined product, the number in the title may refer to only one of the two vitamins. The nutrition table lists vitamin B12 and folate or folic acid on separate lines, each with its own amount in µg and % NRV, so read both lines before comparing.