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Does Folate Help With Prenatal Folate Form?

The active form 5-MTHF in prenatal vitamins reduces unmetabolized folic acid buildup in mothers and fetuses compared to synthetic folic acid.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

The active form 5-MTHF in prenatal vitamins reduces unmetabolized folic acid buildup in mothers and fetuses compared to synthetic folic acid.

Effective Dose

1000 mcg DFE 6S-5-MTHF daily

Products Containing Folate

Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin
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Mama Bird Prenatal Multi+
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Double Wood Methylated Multivitamin
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Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
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Newchapter
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Purolabs Pregnancy Complex
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Eu Natural Prenatal Glow
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MegaFood Blood Builder Minis
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Jiva Organics Beet Root Powder
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Life Extension Mix Capsules
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