Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 400 with Quatrefolic 400 mcg
Brand: Doctor's Best · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 400 with Quatrefolic 400 mcg provides a specific form of folate, but the data provided does not include any information on this specific product or its ingredient, folate. The only data available is for the mineral calcium, which is not in this product. We cannot evaluate this supplement's effectiveness or safety based on the available data.
How it works
The evidence shows: The data provided does not contain any mechanism of action, studies, or health claims for folate or this specific product. For calcium, the mechanism involves bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. However, this information does not apply to Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 400. Data not available for this specific product.
Safety profile
Safety profile: FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all dietary supplements, but no specific side effects or report counts are provided for this product or its ingredient, folate [FDA data]. For the unrelated ingredient calcium, side effects from high intakes include constipation, nausea, weight loss, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. These calcium-specific side effects do not apply to this folate product. Data not available for this specific product.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Without specific data on folate or Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 400, we cannot make an evidence-based recommendation. The data provided only covers calcium, which is not an ingredient in this supplement. You should consult your healthcare provider for guidance on folate supplementation. Data not available to support a recommendation for this product.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Doctor's Best |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 90.0 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide