Folinic acid: what the studies show, and the products
7 of the human studies we graded used folinic acid, and 3 showed an improvement. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 4 of 4 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 2 studies, both showed an improvement | 2 | 5 mg | |
| Improved in studies 1 study, it showed an improvement | 1 | – | |
| No effect in studies 2 studies, 1 found none | 2 | – | |
| No effect in studies 2 studies, 1 found none | 2 | – |
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Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of folinic acid taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 5 mg a day.
The upper limit for adults is 1,000 mcg of folate a day; above it, members see a note and are told they can take less.
Biohacker panelMembersWhat our 10 biohackers say about folinic acid
Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is folinic acid good for?
Answer for members.
How much folinic acid a day?
Answer for members.
Can I take folinic acid with my meds?
Answer for members.
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →