Solgar Folate 1,333 MCG Dietary Folate Equivalent (800 mcg Folic Acid), 250 Tablets - Heart Health, Healthy Nervous System, Prenatal Support - Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free - 250 Servings

Same Product Different Label

There seems to be a lot of questions regarding the recent label change for Solgar metafolin 800mcg. Rest assured, it is still the same product. I still take it for my MTHFR mutations. What has changed is the FDA requirements for how a company can report the amount (or �ily value ) on supplements. Here is what I've found: Recently the FDA changed its labeling requirements. This means they want everyone on the same scale regardless of the source of the folate/folic acid. The daily value is changing from 400 mcg folates to 400 mcg DFE (Dietary Folate Equivalents). What this means is that depending on the source of folates or folic acid, the claimed % Daily Value may change. For naturally occurring folates, the conversion is 1:1, so there is no change to the % Daily Value (think of broccoli). However, for synthetic (man made) folic acid, the mcg folic acid is divided by 0.6 to calculate mcg DFE, which means that the same amount of folic acid will have an increase of about 67% in its Daily Value. For example, previously 100 mcg folic acid = 25% Daily Value, now 100 mcg folic acid equals 167 mcg DFE, which is 42% Daily Value. Anyway, using the above blurb, dividing 800mcg/0.6=1333mcg DFE. If you look at the new label you will find it correctly labeled 1333 mcg DFE with metafolin 800mcg beneath it in parenthesis.The amount of metafolin remains the same but the labeling changed thanks to the FDA. Hope this helps

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Folic Acid–who needs it? It's complicated.

Folic acid (vitamin B9 or folate) is one of the B vitamins, all of which help the body change food into the fuel that produces energy. Also they help the body maintain a healthy liver and good eyes, help maintain a healthy nervous system, and keep skin and hair beautiful. It helps iron work in the body and has to do with making red blood cells. It controls the level of homocysteine, which is sometimes abnormally high in heart patients. We get B9 two ways. Folate is the natural form occurring in foods. Folic acid is the synthetic form, which is added to fortified foods (including grains in the United States) or given in pill form. Traditionally, nutritionists have considered an increased supply of folic acid for people who are in phases of their lives when there is rapid cell development. These times include infancy, teenage years, and pregnancy. If a pregnant woman has a deficiency, she could have a child with a cleft palate or a brain/spinal column deformity. Alcoholics and people with inflammatory bowel diseases and celiac disease may have deficiencies of this vitamin. A deficiency can cause a long list of problems, some related to poor mouth health, others related to poor digestion. What is interesting is that forgetfulness, along with mental sluggishness, is something seniors are often plagued with. Nutritionists cannot prove that seniors can benefit from taking it though. Also, a deficiency can cause irritability, forgetfulness, and mental sluggishness. A deficiency of this vitamin is associated with some other problems of aging: hearing loss, macular degeneration, and depression. Folic acid may prevent some types of cancer. Why should a senior adult not just take B9 as a supplement? First, there's no concrete proof that it will help. Second, it should be available in a well-balanced diet Grains are fortified with it. Dark leafy greens have plenty of it. So do orange juice and milk. Third, too much folic acid can interact with a long list of medicationsâ€"chemotherapy, antibiotics, and others. Too much of it can cause some bad side effects, such as seizures and mental confusion. It's complicated! (Folic acid is a vitamin of interest to senior citizens. The information in this review is based on an article published by the University of Maryland Medical Center. It is not a quotation of the article but a summary of some of the ideas expressed, along with some personal opinions.) [...

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YES YES YES

Bought these when we first started TTC with baby #1. I didn't realize actually how beneficial these were to treatment of Antibiotic injuries. I had bactrim for a while and bactrim actually synthesizes to tetrahydrofolate (I think that's what it's called, could be wrong) DNA in your system and therefore depletes it in it's entirety to the point that you can develop serious side effects (like I did). Anyway, I took this every day religiously along with supplementation of a prenatal vitamin and lots of veggies and fruits. my POTs is starting to disappear now! I thought POTS was a chronic condition but this has helped me not only conceive but also stop blood from rushing and staying in my legs. POTS is basically nervous system damage that doctors have no idea how to treat because they don't use natural treatment to poison (thanks John D. Rockefeller for your amazing medical curriculum that kills millions of people a year and makes them suffer with "chronic" conditions) But seriously after taking a crap ton of folate my POTS is basically gone. I also supplemented with Thiamin and vitamin C so that combination works (at least for me) very well. Definitely recommend! Love it! The pill is also very small and not hard to swallow. I dip it in honey though because it is a bit bitter sometimes to swallow, especially if you suck at swallowing pills like me. Overall, I love this stuff! You also get great value for the amount of folate and folic acid you get. This will last me for a very long time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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LIFE CHANGING…

I avoided methylfolate for about 10 years, after having a horrific reaction to what in hindsight was an overprescribed amount of methyl-donors. It was so bad that it sincerely scared me away from giving it another try for WAY TOO LONG. Don't make the same mistake I did. I restarted it again a few months ago, this time starting with 1/4 tablets, then 1/2, then about 2 weeks later I was up to several tablets a day -- and the change has been definite and dramatic. After 11 years of losing muscle, skin, hair, etc., (my body was breaking down it's own tissue for 'fuel'), I'm starting to feel stronger, my balance is better (along with B12), my skin isn't shedding or peeling as much), my hair isn't falling out, and I can SLEEP BETTER and DEEPER. Just wish I'd retried this consistently five years ago, let alone 10

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Solgar supplements are outstanding

One of my doctors wrote a Rx's for Folic Acid and Vit. B12. Insurance does not pay since supplements are over the counter purchases. I understand that Folic Acid is needed for Vit. B12 absorption. I have been taking this for over a year. After reading the comments I purchased Solgar Folic Acid. Only one a day is necessary and the small pill is easy to swallow. One bottle will almost provide a year's medication. Solgar is an outstanding supplement. I recommend it

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A tab you put under your tongue & it dissolves.

of all the Metafolin/Methylfolate I have tried from Amazon, this works the best for me. A tab you put under your tongue & it dissolves. Goes direct into the blood, not destroyed by stomach acids. Higher doses can be had, but they do NOT dissolve. Worth every penny, helps my mood tremendously

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Fertility doctor recommended

This was recommend by my fertility specialist prior to egg retrieval

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Try them and see if your energy increases…if it does write me so I'll know I did a good job for you.

By this time in a lot of adults' lives they are aware that Folate or Vitamin B9 is just one of the many essential vitamins. You might of heard of folic acid as a form of folate used in food and supplements I usually do research on a supplement before I start taking it. I have been taking this Solgar Folate As Metafolin 800 mcg and previous brands of folate for many years. I think there are so many benefits in folate for me as it plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair; encourages cell and tissue growth; it's great for your heart; helps keep your cholesterol level normal; provides neurological support; helps management of your moods; good for colon health; and for me, the last is a good one ---- it reduces the risk of age-related MACULAR DEGENERATION. I didn't go into detail on these ways it helps your body and mind and eyes but I will give you where I found them and it was [...] I live in a retirement community where most everyone has one or many of the above frailities. My eye doctor long ago said it would help me either not get or slow down any progression if I did get macular degeneration. I wanting NOTHING bad to happen to my eyes so I love that benefit. My husband died of Alzheimers and I have two friends here with it. So I try to keep abreast of what helps that. One of the cholesterol prescriptions I used to take was LIPITOR and it made my muscles ache so my doctor and I decided to drop it. I quickly found by later blood tests that my cholesterol was staying the same as it did with the prescription and the folate didn't have the muscle reaction. I don't have any heart problems YET so I keep folate on hand so I don't; I don't have any mood swings to worry about and nothing is wrong with my colon that has shown up on a colonoscopy and other tests and I CERTAINLY am beyond anything for prenatal problems. So, all this boils down to my opinion of this product and I say just try them for one bottle's worth and see what you think. I really believe in SOLGAR as they've been around for 60 years and I've used their products for quite a long time. I will be 84 in 2 months and I attribute that fact to the supplements I take to stay as healthy as I can

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Correction for a genetic defect, this works!

My doctor recommended this supplement when my genetic testing showed that I have a defect affecting folic acid conversion. After taking 1 tablet every day, my blood work within 4 months showed proper levels. I've experienced no side effects. The white tablets are about the size of a regular aspirin, contained in a dark brown glass bottle

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Great for pregnancy/Brain Fog/MTHFR Gene/everyday!

BEST folate ever! Especially if you have the MTHFR gene and don't metabolize folic acid. My doctor recommended this type and brand and I feel such a difference. I took it all during my last pregnancy and nursing and I wish I would have taken it with my other pregnancies because it helped me stay pregnant full term, super healthy baby, tons of milk supply for 18 months and helped me with post-partum healing. It also totally helps with depression and brain fog!! My kids take it too. They chew it and don't mind it because there is no flavor

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