Optimal Liposomal L-5-MTHF 1 mg
by Seeking Health · liquid · 2 fl. Oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 98295 54874 0
- DSLD label 210989
- Serving 2 ml (1/2 tsp or approx. 40 drops)
- 30 servings
Optimal Liposomal L-5-MTHF 1 mg by Seeking Health lists one ingredient: 1,000 mcg DFE of folate per serving of 2 ml. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2020.
What is in Optimal Liposomal L-5-MTHF 1 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 ml. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folateas L-5-MethylfolateFolate (Form: as L-5-Methylfolate) | 1,000 mcg DFE | 250% | |
| Phosphatidylcholine and Phosphatidylethanolamine Complexas non-GMO Sunflower OilPhosphatidylcholine and Phosphatidylethanolamine Complex (Form: from non-GMO Sunflower Oil) | 200 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 210989 (entered January 25, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Folic Acid 800GNC · off the market same ingredients
- Folic AcidHealth Resources · off the market same ingredients
- Folic Acid 800 mcgVitaCeutical Labs same ingredients
- Natural Folic Acid 400 mcgWindmill · off the market same ingredients
- Folic Acid 800 mcgWindmill · off the market same ingredients
- Natural Folic Acid 400 mcgEqualine same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: Gently shake before use. Place 2 mL (1/2 tsp or about 40 drops) into a glass of juice or water and take by mouth. May also place directly into the mouth and swallow. Use as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult with their healthcare professional prior to use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat.
- Storage
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For maximum potency, after opening: refrigerate and use within 40 days.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 210989.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: purified Water, Glycerin, Natural flavors, Potassium Sorbate.
How many labels does Optimal Liposomal L-5-MTHF 1 mg have?
2 labels are on file under this name since March 23, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 210989 (current) Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 2 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 98295 54874 0
- Label 174663 Entered March 23, 2018 · on the market · 2 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 98295 54874 0
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Seeking Health (distributor), Bellingham, WA. All Seeking Health products.