Description

L-5-MTHF helps support red blood cell formation, reduces the risk of neural tube defects if taken prior to and during early pregnancy, may help to reduce homocysteine levels and also may prevent folate deficiency, which can lead to symptoms of depression. It also helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; and helps in tissue formation.

Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin that must be derived from either dietary sources or via supplementation. Folate is necessary for a biochemical process in the body called “methylation” or “one-carbon metabolism”. This process does not work adequately in a significant number of individuals who have a genetic polymorphism, and it may contribute to a host of different concerns, including neural tube defects, depression, and reduction in red blood cell production. When the body absorbs folate, it goes through a series of biochemical conversions to become the active form L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate. If an individual is unable to convert the folate properly, they can end up with a deficiency, even though they are eating foods containing folate. Folate is found in leafy green vegetables, legumes, beans, liver, yeast, and citrus fruits.

L-5-MTHF Folic Acid should be taken as recommended by a Health Care Professional.