Has anyone got recommendations for over the counter folate supplements please?
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Folate Supplements
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Some useful information on folate supplements is given in this link :
chriskresser.com/folate-vs-...
I take folate occasionally, and I just buy bog-standard methylfolate supplements with a dose of 1000mcg per tablet. I usually just take it twice a week and I try to keep my level between 15 and 20 mcg/L. I don't have a particular brand I always buy.
I should point out that I take a B Complex too - specifically Igennus Super B, and I take one of those per day (when I remember).
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I have used a Folate supplement to top up the amount in the B Complex I was using, 400mcg was enough for me although they do a 1,000mcg version. No additives in this brand :
Hi, I'm doing very well on 1-2 of Pure Encapsulation's 400 folate. They might be a bit more pricey than other brands, but at least I do tolerate them well. If you have any issues with allergies or sensitivities, this might be a good option.
My folate was low. What I did to boost it was to include more fruit and veg into my diet. I eat a full grapefruit every each and every day with my breakfast and I eat an orange every evening after my dinner. I peel four oranges in advance and keep them in a sealed bag in the fridge l. This way I’m not having to peel one each time which might put me off. It’s gone from a low of 5.2 to 16.4 (range is above 4) by just introducing these fruits. I also try to have more veg with my meals.