Name: Folate
Brand: Ethical Nutrition
SKU: 01260
Price: 13.99 GBP
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Ethical Nutrition methylfolate supplement

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60 Capsules | 60-day supply

Active methylfolate to support pregnancy, energy and mood*.

✓ Pregnancy ✓ Energy ✓ Mood

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Our methylfolate supplement provides folic acid in its natural methylfolate (5-MTHF) form, replacing the synthetic folic acid found in most supplements. This natural form of folate ensures superior absorption and effectiveness, supporting your body’s vital functions. At Ethical Nutrition, we call methylfolate the 'master nutrient' because without, the body just doesn't function properly.

Methylfolate is especially important during pregnancy, providing the recommended 400 micrograms per day to support healthy foetal development and maternal health. Choosing our supplement guarantees you receive a high-quality, bioavailable form of folate, crucial for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and overall cellular health. Enhance your nutritional intake and support optimal health with our expertly formulated methylfolate supplement.

Per capsule:

Ingredient	Amount	NRV %
Folate / Folic Acid	400µg	200

Ingredients: Stoneground Brown Rice Flour (Gluten Free), Capsule Shell (Vegetable Cellulose), L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium.

Take 1 capsule per day during or after a main meal.

You may see some initial effects after 4 weeks, but for maximum benefit, take for at least 12 weeks.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Cautionary Advice

Do not exceed recommended daily intake. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any food supplement. Keep out of sight and reach of young children. Food supplements are not to be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

At Ethical Nutrition, quality and safety come first—every ingredient, every batch.

Independent Lab Testing
Before any ingredient is used in production, it’s tested by accredited third-party laboratories for heavy metals and microbiological contaminants. Only materials that meet our strict standards move forward to become part of your supplement.

Full Batch Transparency
We believe in clear, honest communication. That’s why we share a summary of the latest test results for every product batch on every product page.

Made to the Highest Standards
Our products are manufactured in a BRCGS Grade AA certified facility and produced under strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. These certifications ensure robust controls around cleanliness, traceability, ingredient quality, and packaging.

Exceptional Allergen Control
We follow rigorous allergen management procedures from goods-in through to dispatch. Dedicated cleaning routines, thorough risk assessments, and segregated storage help minimise cross-contamination risks—making our supplements a safer choice for sensitive individuals.

100% Clean Formulas
You won’t find any unnecessary fillers, binders or additives in our supplements. They’re free from GMOs, palm oil, flavourings and the top 14 allergen-containing ingredients (including gluten, dairy, soy, and nuts). All of our products are registered with the Vegan Society.

We do the hard work behind the scenes so you can trust what’s in the capsule.

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“Good ingredients with no rubbish, gentle on my gut, doing good.”

“Good quality product. No junk. Easy to take. Very happy.”

Why people take it

Your daily folate in an active form

Each capsule provides 400 µg of folate as methylfolate.

Pregnancy

Supports normal maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.

Energy

Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.

Mood & wellbeing

Supports normal psychological function.

Homocysteine metabolism

Helps your body process homocysteine normally.

Why Ethical Nutrition

Clean. Tested. Trusted.

The simple standards behind every formula.

Clean.
Every ingredient earns its place. No artificial additives, fillers or binders.
Tested.
Made in the UK to BRCGS & GMP standards. Batch tested for purity.
Trusted
Formulated with nutrition expertise, reviewed with medical oversight and rated excellent on Trustpilot.

Effective Doses

Natural Ingredients

Better Absorbed

What's in the capsule

Every ingredient earns its place

What we put in and why

Active, bioavailable methylfolate

Provides folate as L-5-MTHF, a metabolically active form of vitamin B9.

High-strength 400 µg dose

Each capsule provides 200% of the daily nutrient reference value.

60-day supply

Just one capsule daily, with 60 vegan capsules in every pack.

Suitable for all

Including those with common MTHFR gene variants.

Per capsule:

Ingredient	Amount	NRV %
Folate / Folic Acid	400µg	200

Ingredients: Stoneground Brown Rice Flour (Gluten Free), Capsule Shell (Vegetable Cellulose), L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium.

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Folate as active methylfolate

400 µg per capsule

One capsule daily

60-day supply

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers on the product, subscriptions, delivery and support.

Folic Acid/Methylfolate, such as those in our Ethical Nutrition product, offer several significant health benefits:

Promotes Foetal Development: Folic acid is a crucial nutrient during pregnancy, as it aids in the proper development of the baby's neural tube. It helps prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain and spine [1].
Helps in Red Blood Cell Formation: Folic acid is essential for the body to make DNA and RNA and metabolize amino acids necessary for cell division. It is particularly critical in aiding the rapid cell division and growth seen in infancy and pregnancy [2].
Supports Mental Health: A deficiency of folic acid may lead to depression and other mental health problems. Supplementing with Methylfolate can assist in maintaining adequate levels of this vital nutrient [3].
Heart Health: Adequate intake of folic acid, along with B6 and B12, may help reduce levels of homocysteine, a protein in your blood. High levels of homocysteine are linked with an increased risk of coronary heart disease [4].

Folic acid and methylfolate might appear similar at first glance, but they are indeed different.

Folic acid is a synthetic form. On the other hand, methylfolate is a naturally occurring substance found in various foods and also in our bodies.

Their major difference lies in how the body utilizes them. Methylfolate is bioactive, meaning it's immediately usable by your body.

On the contrary, folic acid needs to be converted into methylfolate before the body can use it. Some individuals carry a genetic mutation that reduces their ability to convert folic acid into methylfolate, which can potentially lead to a deficiency even with adequate intake of folic acid.

By supplementing with methylfolate, this potential problem can be bypassed, ensuring your body gets the readily usable form it requires [5].

1. Rothenberg, S. P., & da Costa, M. P. (2012). Folate and homocysteine metabolism in neural plasticity and neurodegenerative disorders. Trends in Neurosciences, 35(3), 179-188.
2. Institute of Medicine (US) Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes and its Panel on Folate, Other B Vitamins, and Choline. (1998). Folate. Dietary reference intakes for thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, and choline. National Academies Press, 196-305.
3. Coppen, A., & Bolander-Gouaille, C. (2005). Treatment of depression: time to consider folic acid and vitamin B12. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 19(1), 59-65.
4. Homocysteine Studies Collaboration. (2002). Homocysteine and risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke: a meta-analysis. JAMA, 288(16), 2015-2022.
5. Frosst, P., Blom, H. J., Milos, R., Goyette, P., Sheppard, C. A., Matthews, R. G., ... & Rozen, R. (1995). A candidate genetic risk factor for vascular disease: a common mutation in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Nature Genetics, 10(1), 111-113.
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (1992). Recommendations for the use of folic acid to reduce the number of cases of spina bifida and other neural tube defects. MMWR. Recommendations and Reports: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Recommendations and Reports, 41(RR-14), 1-7.
7. Scaglione, F., & Panzavolta, G. (2014). Folate, folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate are not the same thing. Xenobiotica, 44(5), 480-488.
8. Shere, M., Nguyen, P., Tam, C., Stern, S., & Kaptein, J. (2015). Maternal serum folate species in early pregnancy and risk of preterm birth. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 102(4), 943-949.

* Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.

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Folate

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Your daily folate in an active form

Pregnancy

Energy

Mood & wellbeing

Homocysteine metabolism

Clean. Tested. Trusted.

Every ingredient earns its place

Active, bioavailable methylfolate

High-strength 400 µg dose

60-day supply

Suitable for all

What makes ours different

Frequently Asked Questions

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