Improve folate status

What this outcome means

Folate status is whether your body holds enough folate, a nutrient your cells rely on to build blood, tissue, and DNA. On DoseRank it maps to a defined health outcome built from human studies on serum and red-cell folate levels, folate concentration, and sufficiency thresholds – data sourced from open sources and specialized resources. DoseRank is not medical advice.

Who it's for

Planning pregnancyWomen preparing to conceive who want folate reserves topped up.

Low folate labsPeople flagged with folate readings below the sufficient range.

Limited-diet eatersThose eating few leafy greens and watching folate intake.

Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as L-Methylfolate and want the dose right.

Evidence level

92Strong

L-Methylfolate – has strong public evidence. DoseRank looks at both evidence quality and formula fit. A DoseFit Score of 78 means this product's ingredient forms and doses are close to what was used in the studies behind this ranking - DoseRank weights each product ingredient.

Best ingredients

L-Methylfolate is the best supported ingredient signal for this outcome.

Dose matchedDoseFit 78

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: L-Methylfolate 680 mcg vs 400-1000 mcg.

Processed

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Available

3.1k

Ingredients

Brands

324

Coverage

100%

How to read the scores

What every metric means

Each score is 0–100. Higher is better for every metric below.

CompositeThe overall DoseRank score — a weighted blend of clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value.Higher is better

ClinicalHow strongly the formula's ingredients and doses match what clinical studies used for this outcome.Higher is better

EvidenceHow much published human research backs the formula's key ingredients for this outcome — both how many studies exist and how strong they are.Higher is better

ValueHow the price per serving compares with similar products for this outcome — 50 is the typical price, higher means better value for your money.Higher is better

TrustHow well customers rate this product, with extra weight given to ratings backed by a large number of reviews.Higher is better

PopularityHow strongly this product sells compared with the other ranked products for this outcome.Higher is better

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Improve folate status

What this outcome means

Who it's for

Planning pregnancyWomen preparing to conceive who want folate reserves topped up.

Low folate labsPeople flagged with folate readings below the sufficient range.

Limited-diet eatersThose eating few leafy greens and watching folate intake.

Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as L-Methylfolate and want the dose right.

Evidence level

92Strong

Best ingredients

L-Methylfolate is the best supported ingredient signal for this outcome.

Dose matchedDoseFit 78

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: L-Methylfolate 680 mcg vs 400-1000 mcg.

Processed

3.1k

Available

3.1k

Ingredients

Brands

324

Coverage

100%

Relevant ingredients

Which ingredient types matter for folate statusOpen to see which ingredient types matter for folate status

3k products across 1 ingredient types — open to filter the ranking.

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Vitamins

3k products

Essential micronutrients the body can't make in sufficient amounts. Fat-soluble ones (A, D, E, K) store up; water-soluble ones need regular topping-up.

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Best products for folate status

Ranking by · Composite outcome score

Best overall — the composite outcome score.

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Why this ranks #1 for folate status

Life Extension, BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12, 90 Vegetarian Capsules

Life Extension$0.09 / serving4.8 · 8,042Available now

Why this ranks here

Evidence fitL-Methylfolate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
Dose fitL-Methylfolate at 680 mcg lands inside the studied 400-1000 µg window.
Price / serving$0.09 per serving — low price tier for this outcome.
AvailabilityIn stock across major retailers; 99% availability confidence.
TrustStrong trust signals — consistently high marks from verified buyer ratings.

Trade-offs

Evidence depth trails the rest of this list

The numbers

680 mcgIn rangeinside the studied 400-1000 µg window

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