Product Overview
Folic acid, vitamin B9, is the synthetic, stable form of folate used to standardize B9 content in fortified foods and dietary supplements. Folate in its various natural and synthetic forms plays a well-established role in DNA synthesis and cell division, which is why it is a foundational ingredient in multivitamin, prenatal, and women's health supplement formulas.
Because folic acid is chemically stable and well-characterized, it remains the most common form used in supplement tableting, even as some brands now offer 5-MTHF (a more "active" folate form) as an alternative or complementary ingredient.
Applications for Folic Acid in Supplement Lines
- Synthetic, stable form of vitamin B9 used to standardize folate content on the label
- Well-established role in DNA synthesis and normal cell division
- A foundational ingredient in prenatal and women's health-focused multivitamin formulas
- Frequently combined with B12 and iron in multivitamin and prenatal blends
- Standard dosing (typically 400 to 800 mcg) aligns with common supplement labeling conventions
Folic acid is rarely requested as a true standalone SKU; most private label brands include it as part of a prenatal, women's health, or general multivitamin formula. We can help you determine whether folic acid, 5-MTHF, or a blend of both fits your target product line.
Health Genesis tablets Folic Acid formulas at our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. Our family-owned company has more than 25 years of experience with prenatal and women's health formulations, and we offer low minimum order quantities and in-house label design to help your line launch.
What's the difference between folic acid and folate (5-MTHF)?
Folic acid is the synthetic, stable form commonly used in supplement tableting, while 5-MTHF is a more "active," naturally occurring folate form. Some brands offer one or the other, or a blend, depending on target positioning.
Is this suitable for a prenatal supplement line?
Folic acid is a standard, well-established ingredient in prenatal formulas. We can help you build a complete prenatal formula that includes folic acid alongside other commonly requested nutrients.
Can folic acid be combined with B12 and iron in one tablet?
Yes, this is a very common combination in multivitamin and prenatal products. We can formulate a custom blend to your specifications.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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