Question 1

I am a bit confused here. The label for this 400 mcg product lists (100% elemental as 800 mcg....).Is this EQUIVALENT to 800 mcg of folic acid?

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I take the label description of "...supplies the B vitamin folate as 6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid (MTHF). This is the body's most fully active folate nutrient, its most important folate reservoir, and the only folate form biochemically identical to the MTHF present in the body.1,2 This supplement features Quatrefolic®, human-identical MTHF, as a glucosamine salt. This next-generation supplement guarantees the intricate MTHF structure with improved stability over the earlier-generation calcium salt of MTHF." to mean that the vitamin B (MTHF-form) is provided at a 400 microgram amount, but that the total amount of the  entire molecule as a "glucosamine salt" of this form of vitamin B is 800 micrograms per capsule.  I take these capsules to obtain the 400 micrograms per day of folate recommended by my doctor.

Question 2

Are you sure this is folate, not folic acid? As far as I know, folate is much more expensive. This one is so cheap, making me think it is folic acid.

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This is Folic Acid. If you look at the the label, it shows the name is 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid (aka, folic acid in the name), if you look at other, yes more expensive options for folate, you see 5-Methylfolate. I'm not too sure why synthetic seems to be sold as real but it is not. Be careful!

Question 3

Does the ingredients list on the bottles you have list "ascorbic acid as vitamin c"? Thank you.

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?? Pugdude. It says 40 mg of ascorbic acid in the picture above and is the first ingredient in the list on the website.

Question 4

Is this product soy free?

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Contains Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 40mg, Folate [from Quatrefolic, (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt] 400 mcg, Microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule).   Soy is not listed as an ingredient.  You can verify this with the manufacturer at 800-777-2474 or www. drvitamins.com.

ASIN	B005CD33GI
ASIN	B005CD33GI
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Best Sellers Rank	#15,268 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #21 in Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) Supplements #1,509 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	Doctor's BEST
Color	No Color
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,619)
Date First Available	July 12, 2011
Diet Type	Gluten Free, Vegan
Dosage Form	400
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00753950002623
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	2.62 x 2.62 x 3.69 inches
Item Form	Capsule
Item Nype Name	Folate
Item Weight	40 Milligrams
Item model number	DRB-00262
Manufacturer	Doctor’s Best, Inc
Manufacturer	Doctor’s Best, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number	DRB-00262
Material Type Free	BPA Free
Model Name	Doctor ' S Best Fully Active Nongmo Gluten Free Vegan Count
Model Number	DRB-00262
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Vitamin C
Product Benefits	Hypoallergenic
Special Ingredients	Glandular Extract
Specific Uses For Product	Support Healthy mental and emotional support.
UPC	753950002623
Unit Count	90 Count

Fully Active Folate with Quatrefolic 400mcg Doctors Best 90 VCaps

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