Does Folate help with anxiety?
Often, yes. 71% of 21 people who reported on Folate for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 29% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
71%better21 reports · medium confidence
15 better0 no change6 worse
Ranked #76 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Folate and anxiety
“I have been taking methylfolate with methylcobalamin for almost two months now and my prefrontal abilities with respect to planning and stress management have improved dramatically.”
“The first couple times I took methylfolate I felt better and more energetic than ever before...after about 6 months experimenting I would say it has had a good overall effect and I do feel quite a bit better.”
“MethylPro L-Methylfolate 15mg + Cofactors (B6, B12, magnesium). I felt completely cracked out on this. Really jittery, and couldn't sleep.”
“p-5-p, folic acid and magnesium oil (topical) have helped me a lot with regards to anxiety, sleep quality, and motivation.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong744 meta-analyses · 1,173 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Folate.
Side effects people mention
insomnia 3canker sores 2jitteriness 2panic attacks 2irritability 2
What else is Folate used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count