Low folate levels are more common than people think. You might just feel tired, weak, a bit foggy, or struggle to focus properly. Diet, stress, alcohol, and certain health conditions can quietly reduce your folate levels over time. The Folate IV Drip delivers the active form of folate directly into your bloodstream for fast absorption. Using 5-MTHF, it supports red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and healthy cell growth.
Drip duration: 45 minutes, aftercare 15 to 30 minutes
Why people choose this drip
- Supports energy levels and reduces fatigue
- Helps improve focus and mental clarity
- Supports red blood cell formation
- Helps regulate homocysteine levels
- Supports healthy cell growth and repair
- Ideal for dietary deficiencies or poor absorption
This drip uses 5-MTHF, the active form of folate your body can use straight away, without relying on digestion.
The drip is administered as a 250ml infusion and typically takes around 45 minutes, followed by 15 to 30 minutes of aftercare.
Please note: Drip duration may vary slightly from person to person. For further information or personalised guidance, feel free to contact us, we’re happy to advise on a case-by-case basis.
IV Health Care reserve the right to change the ingredients, prices and products of all our services on a daily basis. Our products, ingredients and prices are subject to change at the discretion of IV Health Care up until payment for your Drip or Booster.
Administered intravenously as a 250ml drip.
The Folate Drip is suitable for individuals who are experiencing symptoms of folate deficiency, such as fatigue, weakness, or difficulty concentrating. It is particularly beneficial for those with dietary deficiencies, malabsorption conditions, or increased folate requirements, such as during pregnancy or for vegans.
It is especially important for individuals with chronic alcohol use, pregnant women, and those with megaloblastic anaemia. Folate deficiency should ideally be treated alongside vitamin B12 supplementation to help prevent neurological damage.
The active form of folate, 5-MTHF, plays a key role in reducing homocysteine levels, supporting DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and healthy cell growth. It is also involved in preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy and may contribute to cellular protection mechanisms.
IV drip therapy is commonly used in clinical practice to deliver folic acid to individuals who have difficulty absorbing it through oral supplementation, ensuring more direct and effective absorption.
Customise your IV Drip with our ‘IV Drip Extras’ menu, add extra micronutrients and make your Drip as unique as you are!
Folate Active (5-MTHF) – 1mg/1ml
The active form of folate essential for methylation processes, red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, neurological function, and regulation of homocysteine levels.
Sodium Chloride – 250ml
An essential electrolyte solution that supports hydration, fluid balance, blood pressure regulation, and acts as the carrier base for intravenous nutrient delivery.
B Complex – IV push
A combination of B vitamins that supports energy production, nervous system health, cognitive function, and overall metabolic processes.
Recommended for:
- Severe folate deficiency
- When folate levels are significantly low and causing symptoms such as anaemia, weakness, or neurological issues
- Particularly in individuals with impaired folate absorption (e.g. gut disorders)
- Can support fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes in pre-pregnancy and pregnancy stages
- Malabsorption conditions
Individuals with conditions affecting nutrient absorption may benefit from IV folate, including:
- Coeliac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Post gastrointestinal surgery (e.g. bariatric surgery)
- Severe illness or hospitalisation
- Critically ill patients unable to take oral supplements
- Patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (IV feeding)
- Alcohol dependence with complications
- Chronic alcohol use can significantly reduce folate levels and lead to severe deficiency states
Ask in-clinic about how you can personalise your Drip with our IV Drip Extras!
