Potential Benefits
- May help support a healthy nervous system
- May help support a healthy prenatal regimen along with a healthy diet and lifestyle
- Aids in maintaining normal methylation processes.
Key ingredients and features
L-5-MTHF Capsules by Seeking Health provide 1,700 mcg DFE (1,000 mcg) of pure non-racemic L-methylfolate, an active coenzyme form of folate.
Folate is one of the water-soluble B vitamins derived from food sources, such as leguminous vegetables like spinach, oranges, and various kinds of beans. This active form of folate, L-5-methylfolate (L-5-MTHF), is advantageous as it does not require any additional steps for metabolism. The methylated form, L-5-methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) requires no additional metabolic steps to be used by the body and is often the preferred choice for those with absorption or metabolic defects. L-5-MTHF efficiently supports methylation, DNA biosynthesis, homocysteine metabolism, and nervous system function. L-5-MTHF is easily absorbed and used by cells. It is the predominant folate in circulation and the only form of folate that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
When first taking L-methylfolate, side effects are possible due to inefficient methylation processes, pre-existing inflammation, or possible genetic deficiencies. Consult your healthcare professional for testing to determine the proper dose of L-methylfolate for your individual needs. Niacin may help to support folate processing and may be helpful to have on hand to support the body's metabolism of methylfolate if side effects occur.
For a non-methylated form of folate that is still well-absorbed and utilized, consider our Folinic Acid Lozenges or Folinic Acid Capsules. For additional methylation support, consider our Active B12 with L-5-MTHF
Methylation Using L-5-MTHF is Favourable because:
- DNA biosynthesis and homocysteine metabolism are important in methylation.
- It helps to keep the brain functioning healthily.
- Unlike its counterparts, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) can readily be taken up by the cells and is the major folate circulating in a person’s system, although it has limited ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Who is L-Methylfolate intended for?
L-Methylfolate capsules are intended for those seeking bio-active available folate support.
L-Methylfolate requires no additional metabolic steps to be used by the body, thus it is often the preferred choice for those with absorption or metabolic defects. L-Methylfolate efficiently supports methylation, DNA biosynthesis, homocysteine metabolism, and nervous system function. L-Methylfolate is easily absorbed and used by cells. It is the predominant folate in circulation and the only folate that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
