•WHAT IS METHYL FOLATE? Methyl Folate, otherwise known as Levomefolic Acid, is a highly active form of Folate (Vitamin B9). When compared to other types of Folate such as Folic Acid, Methyl Folate provides better absorption meaning the body absorbs it faster. Folate is also a popular immunity support supplement as it contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Folate can be found in foods such as chickpeas, eggs, nuts and leafy greens.
•BIO ACTIVE FORM: Methylfolate (L-5-MTHF, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) is a bioactive form of the important vitamin folic acid. Normal folic acid conversion to 5-MTHF must occur through biochemical processes in the intestines & liver, a process that some individuals are unable to achieve due to intestinal or liver dysfunction. Because of its bioactive form, 5-MTHF is superior to supplemental forms of folic acid, guaranteeing absorption & overcoming the ineffectiveness some individuals may have with folic acid.
•METHYL DONOR: Methyl Folate also known as 5MTHF, Methylfolate, Folate, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Methyltetrahydrofolate, Levomefolic acid, Due to its methylation, 5-MTHF can function as a methyl donor, converting the amino acid homocysteine to methionine. Homocysteine is a bio marker for risk of cardiovascular disease which both methyl folate and methyl B12 have shown to reduce. Our Methyl Folates Tablets provide 1000mcg of Folate (500% RI) in each tablet
•TISSUE GROWTH DURING PREGNANCY: Folate is known as being an important vitamin to take during pregnancy as it contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Methyl folate is recommended for both men & woman looking to conceive to increase the cellular health of both sperm & egg. Use during pregnancy is also recommended to reduce incidence of low birth weight & neural tube defects. A low folate status in the mother is one of the risk factors that might contribute to the development of neural tube abnormalities in the developing foetus.
•HEALTHY CELL REPRODUCTION: By using L-5-MTHF instead of folic acid metabolic abnormalities caused by methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism MTHFR gene mutations may be reversed. This mutation impacts the conversion of folic acid to physiologically active L-5-MHTF. Methylfolate is the biologically active, naturally occurring form of folate that is used for fundamental body functions like normal cell division and the synthesis of neurotransmitters and DNA.