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Folate

Folate has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 400mcg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 1000mcg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps Folate within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United StatesFDA4001000mcg
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EuropeEFSA4001000mcg
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AustraliaTGA4001000mcg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Folate is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for Folate is 1000mcg per day according to FDA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

What is the recommended daily dose of Folate?

The RDA for Folate is 400mcg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

Are you taking Folate?

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