Does Folate help with energy?
Yes, for most people. 91% of 23 people who reported on Folate for energy say it improved. 4% noticed no change and 4% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for energy (87% across 95 options).
Energy: what users report
91%better23 reports · medium confidence
21 better1 no change1 worse
Ranked #50 of 95 for energy.
What people say about Folate and energy
“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.”
“I take it anyway and it works fine. I take a b complex about once per week, and another dose of 400mcg methylfolate + 500mcg methylb12 once per week.”
“I started heavily supplementing Methylfolate (the product of said enzyme). It has helped my mental health and energy immensely.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong744 meta-analyses · 1,173 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at energy. 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