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Roundway Methylfolate (5-MTHF) Drops 1000mcg, Active Folate Vitamin B9

A high-strength, bioactive folate (5‑MTHF) liquid delivering 1000mcg per serving, designed to support maternal folate status before and during pregnancy in a simple, easy‑to‑take format.

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The science, in plain English

Methylfolate drops, explained

Vitamin B9 in its blood form, dissolved in purified water. Here is what is in half a millilitre.

Mechanism 01

Vitamin B9, named after leaves.

How it works

Folate is vitamin B9. Its name comes from the Latin folium, leaf, because it was first found in spinach leaves. The nutrient reference value for folate is 200mcg.

The everyday context
Vitamin B9FoliumNRV 200mcg
In 0.5ml

1,000mcg methylfolate (500% NRV).

Folate Green vegetables Pulses Liver
Explanatory schematic.
At a glance

The essentials

Methylfolate (5-MTHF), vitamin B9: 1,000mcg in each 0.5ml, in purified water.

Per 0.5ml
1,000mcg methylfolate (500% NRV)
Ingredients
Purified water, methylfolate
Bottle
30ml: 60 servings
How to take
0.5ml a day with the pipette
Suitable for
Vegans and vegetarians
Brand
Roundway, Wiltshire
Worth knowing

Folate through time

1

1931

Lucy Wills

Lucy Wills identified a factor in yeast extract later linked to folate.

2

1941

Folium

Folate was isolated from spinach and named after the Latin for leaf.

3

1945

Synthesised

Folic acid was first made in the laboratory.

4

2021

Fortification

The UK government announced folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour.

5

Today

0.5ml a day

Half a millilitre: 1,000mcg methylfolate.

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About Roundway

What if the best ideas come from the people taking them?

We grew up with parents who cared about nutrition and good food, and we’ve spent years listening to friends and practitioners who champion clean-label products. So we build the way we were taught to eat: start with what’s real, and leave out what isn’t needed.

That’s why every Roundway pack starts with what you ask for. Conversations at our talks and stands, messages in our inbox and your reviews shape what we make next, and how we label it.

Then we gave people a first look at our 2027 range. The feedback said it all: this is how supplements should be made.

Chris & Ed, founders

Inside half a millilitre

Folate, in liquid form

1,000mcgmethylfolate
  • 5-methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B9 (folate)
  • Purified water base
  • 30ml: 60 servings

0.5ml a day. 30ml, 60 servings.

Follow the conversion

Where methylfolate sits

Folic acid is converted in several steps. Step through them to the form in these drops.

Folic acid

Folic acid is the stable, synthetic form of folate used in fortified foods and many supplements. The body converts it in several steps.

In 0.5ml

1,000mcg methylfolate, the form at the end of the pathway.

Explanatory pathway, not measured results. Scaglione F, Panzavolta G. Xenobiotica, 2014.

The label

Everything in it, nothing hidden

Two ingredients: water and methylfolate. Here is the full label.

1,000mcgVegan30ml
Nutrition information
NutrientPer 0.5ml%NRV*
Folate (5-methyltetrahydrofolate)1,000mcg500%

*NRV: nutrient reference value. — No NRV established.

Roundway Methylfolate drops at home
Your routine

Half a millilitre, once a day

Take 0.5ml a day with the glass pipette, on its own or in a little water. A 30ml bottle holds 60 servings, so it lasts two months.

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Methylfolate drops, answered

How much methylfolate is in a serving?
Each 0.5ml contains 1,000mcg of methylfolate (5-MTHF): 500% of the nutrient reference value of 200mcg.
What is in the drops?
Two ingredients: purified water and folate as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.
What is the difference between folic acid and methylfolate?
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. The body converts it, through several steps, into methylfolate.
I am pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Is this right for me?
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the NHS advises 400mcg of folic acid a day. Speak to your GP or midwife about which supplement is right for you.
How do I take methylfolate drops?
Take 0.5ml a day using the glass pipette, on its own or in a little water.
Drops or capsules?
The drops provide 1,000mcg per 0.5ml. Our capsules provide 5,000mcg per capsule.
How long does a bottle last?
Each 30ml bottle holds 60 servings of 0.5ml.
Can I take it if I am pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication?
Speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking any food supplement if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision.
Sources

NHS. Vitamins and minerals: B vitamins and folic acid.

NHS. Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy.

Scaglione F, Panzavolta G. Folate, folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate are not the same thing. Xenobiotica, 2014.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

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