Nutrients · µg DFE
Folate (Vitamin B9)
Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division — especially important before and during pregnancy. The upper limit applies to synthetic folic acid, not food folate.
How much you need
Values are for general adults and vary by age, sex, and life stage. S8D personalizes the exact target to your profile.
Where to get it
- Leafy greens
- Legumes
- Asparagus
- Fortified grains
- Citrus
Common questions
How much Folate (Vitamin B9) do adults need?
Most adults need 400 µg for adults of Folate (Vitamin B9) (measured in µg DFE). The exact target depends on age, sex, and life stage — S8D personalizes it to your profile.
What is the tolerable upper limit for Folate (Vitamin B9)?
The tolerable upper limit is 1,000 µg (from supplements/fortification). Staying under it avoids the risks of excess intake; S8D never builds a day that exceeds any nutrient's upper limit.
Which foods are high in Folate (Vitamin B9)?
Good sources include Leafy greens, Legumes, Asparagus, Fortified grains, Citrus.
Why does Folate (Vitamin B9) matter?
Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division — especially important before and during pregnancy. The upper limit applies to synthetic folic acid, not food folate.