Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by NOW with 1 active ingredient.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg by NOW
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- “Folate” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (8,333 mcg DFE) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739005021 |
| Net contents | 50 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204897 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| (6S)-5-MTHF | 5000 mcg | -- |
| Folate | 8333 mcg DFE | 2083% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Formula
Methylfolate is the biologically active, naturally occurring form of folate that is used for fundamental body functions like normal cell division and the synthesis of neurotransmitters and DNA. Unlike regular folic acid, methylfolate has been shown to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, where it helps to support neurological health. Quatrefolic is a patented form of methylfolate that has demonstrated bioavailability superior to that of folic acid from dietary sources.
Co-Enzyme B vitamin Metabolically active folic acid Quatrefolic
Precautions
Caution: For adults only. The elderly and individuals with conditions that may impair vitamin B-12 absorption should frequently check vitamin B-12 status when taking this product as high-dose folic acid may mask vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and methotrexate), or have a medical condition (especially any condition involving nutrient malabsorption).
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
General Statements
Superior bioavailability
Vitamins Family owned since 1968.
Formulation
Non-GMO
Vegetarian/Vegan
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Seals/Symbols
Non-GMO
GMP Quality Assured
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Quatrefolic is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. and protected by U.S. Patent 7,947,662.
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Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg by NOW label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg by NOW
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Folate
- › (6S)-5-MTHF
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW Foods
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- nowfoods.com
Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg by NOW: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Methyl Folate 5,000 mcg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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