Methylated Folate provides a natural, biologically active form of folate. This product contains 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the natural, active form of folate found in the body and one of several forms found in food. Each capsule contains 1mg (1,000mcg) of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate from 1700mcg DFE (Dietary Folate Equivalent).
Product Information
Methylated Folate provides a natural, biologically active form of the B vitamin folate. Methylated Folate provides folate in the bioidentical, bioactive form (5-methyltetrahydrofolate). Our product uses the patented folate derivative Quatrefolic®, which helps to increase blood folate levels much better than folic acid. †
Warnings: If you are pregnant, lactating, taking any medication or have any medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
How to Use Methylated Folate
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
NON-GMO
DAIRY-FREE
GLUTEN-FREE
NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS OR COLORS
SUGAR-FREE
PEANUT-FREE
EGG-FREE
SALT-FREE
FISH-FREE
PRESERVATIVE-FREE
NO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Methylated Folate vs. Competitors
Methylated Folate
Competitors
Uses the patented folate derivative Quatrefolic®. This innovative form of folate has demonstrated high bioavailability and solubility as well as long lasting stability. It helps to increase blood folate levels much better than folic acid.†
Does not use a patented folate derivative.
Ingredient Breakdown
Folate
B vitamin essential for many functions, including cell division and growth and balancing the homocysteine pathway.
Scientific Support
Methylated Folate provides folate in a bioidentical, bioactive form. Our product uses the patented folate derivative Quatrefolic®. This innovative form of folate has demonstrated high bioavailability and solubility as well as long lasting stability.
Natural folates are easily destroyed during cooking or processing food.
Due to enzyme defects or nutrient deficiencies, some individuals are unable to properly convert folic acid into natural folates including 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF).
Naturally occurring 5-MTHF has important advantages over synthetic folic acid, including better absorption.
5-MTHF is the best bioavailable natural form of folate.
Demands for folate increase during pregnancy because it is also required for growth and development of the fetus.
Folate deficiency has been associated with abnormalities in both mothers and fetuses.
5-MTHF is needed for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine which allows for the production of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe).
SAMe is the universal methyl donor. Methyl-group donation is vital to proper cell replication and differentiation as well as the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin, and DNA.
Elevated homocysteine levels and folate deficiencies are associated with increased overall risk of cancer.
People with depression have lower serum levels of folate and dietary folate intake than individuals without depression. Folate supplementation may improve the efficacy of traditional antidepressant medications.
Reduction in blood folate concentrations are associated with the use of oral contraceptives. It is critical for women of childbearing age to continue folate supplementation during oral contraceptive use.
Researchers have found associations between nutritional folate status and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cognitive dysfunction.
Low folate status and/or high homocysteine concentrations are associated with cognitive dysfunction in aging (from mild impairments to dementia).
Many over-the-counter medications and prescription medications can interfere with folate absorption.
Inadequate folate status is associated with an increased risk for chronic diseases that may have a negative impact on the health of the aging population.
High homocysteine levels as a result of folate deficiency are associated with low bone mineral density and may contribute to the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What gives Methylated Folate capsules their green color?
Organic spinach powder.
Will medications may interact with Methylated Folate?
Persistent use of the following medications are known to lower folate levels:
High doses of NSAIDSs (i.e., ibuprofen and aspirin)
Anticonvulsants: phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone
Trimethoprim (antibiotic)
Pyrimethamine (antimalarial)
Triamterene (blood pressure medication)
Sulfasalazine (treatment for ulcerative colitis)
Methylated Folate should not be taken simultaneously with the cholesterol-lowering agents cholestyramine or colestipol because they may decrease the absorption of folate.
Always talk with your healthcare practitioner about using this or any other supplement, especially if you are concerned that it may interfere with specific medications.