Folic Acid, 400 mcg, 90 Tablets, Natural Factors

Natural Factors Folic Acid — 400 mcg of folic acid (680 mcg DFE) per tablet, the essential B Vitamin (B9) critical for healthy cell division, DNA synthesis, neural tube development, and red blood cell formation. Recommended before conception and throughout early pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. Also supports brain function, nervous system health, cardiovascular health, and protein metabolism. Vegetarian, vegan, non-GMO, GMP certified. 90 tablets — 45–90 day supply.

What is Folic Acid and why is it so important?

Folic acid is the synthetic, supplemental form of folate — Vitamin B9 — one of the most essential nutrients for human health, particularly during pregnancy and periods of rapid cell growth. Folate is required for the synthesis of DNA and RNA, the production of red blood cells, and the proper development of the neural tube in early pregnancy. The neural tube — which develops into the brain and spinal cord — forms in the first 28 days of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. This is why health authorities worldwide recommend that all women of childbearing age take 400 mcg of folic acid daily, and that supplementation begins at least one month before conception and continues through the first trimester. Adequate folic acid intake has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (including spina bifida and anencephaly) by up to 70%. Beyond pregnancy, folate is essential for brain and nervous system function, mental health and mood regulation, protein metabolism, and the recycling of homocysteine — a metabolite linked to cardiovascular risk when elevated. Each tablet provides 400 mcg of folic acid (equivalent to 680 mcg DFE — Dietary Folate Equivalents) plus 20 mg of calcium from dicalcium phosphate. Manufactured by Natural Factors to GMP standards, non-GMO documented and mass spectrometry lab tested through their Isura programme.

A note on MTHFR and methylfolate

Some people carry a genetic variant in the MTHFR gene that reduces their ability to convert folic acid into its active form (5-methyltetrahydrofolate or methylfolate). If you have been tested and have an MTHFR variant, you may benefit from a methylfolate supplement rather than standard folic acid. Consult your healthcare practitioner for personalised guidance.

Who is this for?

• Women planning to conceive — start at least 1 month before conception
• Pregnant women — particularly in the first trimester
• Women of childbearing age wanting to maintain adequate folate levels
• Those wanting to support healthy homocysteine levels and cardiovascular health
• Anyone wanting to support brain function, nervous system health, and mental wellbeing
• Vegetarians and vegans

Key benefits

• Folic acid 400 mcg (680 mcg DFE) per tablet — 170% DV
• Calcium (dicalcium phosphate) 20 mg per tablet — 2% DV
• Helps prevent neural tube defects when taken before and during early pregnancy
• Supports healthy DNA and RNA synthesis and cell division
• Supports healthy red blood cell formation
• Supports brain function and nervous system health
• Supports mental health and mood regulation
• Supports healthy homocysteine recycling — important for cardiovascular health
• Supports protein metabolism
• Vegetarian, vegan, non-GMO
• Free from dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, artificial colours, preservatives, and sweeteners
• GMP certified — manufactured to FDA and Health Canada standards
• Non-GMO documented and mass spectrometry lab tested (Isura programme)
• 90 tablets — 45–90 day supply at 1–2 tablets daily
• By Natural Factors — purity and potency guaranteed

Formula

Each tablet delivers:

• Folate (as folic acid): 680 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) | 170% DV
• Calcium (as dicalcium phosphate): 20 mg | 2% DV

Supplement facts

Serving size: 1 tablet | 90 servings per container

Other ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate (vegetable grade). Free from dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, artificial colours, preservatives, sweeteners, and GMOs.

Suggested use

Take 1 tablet 1–2 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. For pre-conception and pregnancy support, begin supplementation at least one month before trying to conceive and continue through the first trimester or as directed by your healthcare provider. Consult your healthcare professional before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Why trust Natural Factors

Natural Factors is one of North America’s most trusted supplement manufacturers — producing high-quality, science-based nutritional supplements in their own GMP-certified facilities to FDA and Health Canada standards. Every product is non-GMO documented and mass spectrometry lab tested through their Isura quality assurance programme, ensuring purity and potency you can rely on.