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Doctor's Best, Fully Active Folate 800, 800 mcg, 60 Veggie Caps - Prenatal Supplement
Doctor's Best, Fully Active Folate 800, 800 mcg, 60 Veggie Caps - Prenatal Supplement
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Why you'll love it
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800mcg of folate, matching the strength NZ guidance points to for preconception -
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Made with Quatrefolic, an active, body-ready form of folate -
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No conversion needed, unlike standard folic acid -
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A popular choice for people with MTHFR gene variants -
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Vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free -
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60 veggie capsules, a full 2 month supply
This is for you if
- You're trying to conceive and want to build a proper nutritional foundation
- You've been looking for a prenatal with folate rather than folic acid
- You have an MTHFR gene variant and prefer an already-active form
- You want a straightforward, high-quality folate without a crowded multivitamin
Details
How to take it
One capsule daily, ideally between meals, or as advised by your midwife, GP or healthcare provider. Each bottle holds 60 veggie capsules, so it's a full two month supply. Folate matters most in the earliest weeks of pregnancy, often before you even know you're pregnant, which is why it's recommended you start well before conceiving and continue into the first trimester.
What's in it
800mcg of folate as Quatrefolic, which is (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, the active form your body can use directly. Vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, in a veggie capsule.
Worth checking with your provider
New Zealand's preconception advice specifically names folic acid, and the long-standing research on neural tube development was done using folic acid. Methylfolate is a well-absorbed, body-ready form of the same nutrient and many people choose it, but if you're following advice from your midwife or GP, it's worth confirming with them that this form and dose meets what they've recommended for you, particularly if you have a history of neural tube conditions or take other medications. This isn't a substitute for medical advice.
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Folate is one of the few things every single person trying to conceive is told to take, and for good reason. It plays a crucial role in early cell division and in the development of the baby's brain and spine, and the window when it matters most is right at the start, often before you've had any idea you're pregnant. That's exactly why it's a preconception nutrient and not a pregnancy one.
Meet Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 800. What sets it apart is the form. Standard folic acid has to be converted by your body before it can actually be used. This one is already in the active, body-ready form, methylfolate, made with Quatrefolic, so there's no conversion step in between. It's the reason so many people specifically go looking for a prenatal with folate rather than folic acid, and it's why it's a common choice for anyone with an MTHFR gene variant who'd rather take the already-active form.
The dose is 800mcg, which lines up with the strength New Zealand's preconception guidance points to, so you're not left guessing whether you're taking enough. It's vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, one simple capsule a day, and a bottle lasts two full months.
Just one thing worth remembering. Folate is only half the story here, as iodine is recommended alongside it in New Zealand. If you want both covered, our complete prenatal pairing has you sorted. Because your preconception care should be just as intentional as the journey itself.
- 800mcg of active, body-ready methylfolate, no conversion needed
- Matches the folate strength NZ guidance points to for preconception
- Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, 60 capsules for a 2 month supply
About Fully Active Folate
What's the difference between folate and folic acid?
Folic acid is the synthetic form, and your body has to convert it into the active form before it can use it. This supplement gives you that active form directly, as methylfolate, so no conversion is needed. Both deliver the same nutrient, but many people prefer the already-active version.
Why do people with MTHFR look for methylfolate?
The MTHFR gene affects the enzyme involved in converting folic acid into its active form. Some people with certain variants prefer to take folate that's already active rather than rely on that conversion. If you know you have an MTHFR variant, it's worth discussing your folate choice with your GP or midwife.
When should I start taking it?
Before you conceive, ideally at least a month beforehand, and continue through the first trimester. Folate matters most in the very earliest weeks, which is often before you know you're pregnant, so starting early is the whole point.
Is 800mcg the right amount?
800mcg is the strength New Zealand's preconception guidance points to for most people. Some people are advised to take a higher dose, for example if there's a history of neural tube conditions, so follow whatever your midwife or GP has recommended for you.
Do I need iodine as well?
In New Zealand, iodine is also recommended when you're trying to conceive and during pregnancy. This supplement is folate only, so you'd need iodine separately. Our complete prenatal pairing includes both if you'd rather buy them together.
How long does one bottle last?
Two months. Each bottle has 60 veggie capsules and you take one a day.
Is it vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, it's vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, in a veggie capsule.