Methylfolate is the most active form of folate. It bypasses the need for conversion because it’s already chemically identical to the folate present in all your cells.
That means this folate supplement is readily absorbed and utilized, even if you have the common MTHFR C677T mutation – which affects up to 40% of the population.
Methylfolate also supplies the body with methyl to make SAMe, which is important for mood, energy, joint, and liver health.
Folic Acid vs. Methylfolate
Most folate vitamins use inexpensive, synthetic folic acid. This is a problem, because folic acid can’t be used by the body until it is converted to methylfolate.
Unfortunately, many people can’t efficiently make this conversion due to a common genetic mutation (MTHFR).
If your body can’t convert folic acid to methylfolate, you’re missing out on the benefits of this vitamin for mood, brain and organ function, as well as protection from homocysteine, an amino acid that may be harmful to the heart.
Powerful Brain & Body Benefits
MethylFolate by BrainMD supports a broad range of brain and body functions, including:
·Positive Mood. Your brain uses methylfolate to make neurotransmitters – chemicals that influence how you feel. Human clinical research has shown that methylfolate promotes a healthy mood, especially in people with low folate.
·Homocysteine Protection. Homocysteine is a harmful amino acid that can build to toxic levels in the blood unless B vitamins, including folate, help break it down. Healthy homocysteine levels are linked to good brain and cardiovascular health.
·Brain/Organ Function. Methylfolate provides methyl, which is used by all the cells in your body and brain to make and repair DNA.
Product specifications
Supplement Facts
·Serving Size 1 Capsule
·Servings Per Container 30
Amount Per Serving
·Folate (as Quatrefolic methylfolate,5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt)
Other Ingredients:
·Vegetable cellulose (vegetarian capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.
How to Use:
The basic dose is 1 capsule daily, taken with food. This supplies 5000 micrograms (5 mg) of methylfolate. We recommend that when under a physician's supervision, up to 3 caps (15 mg) can be taken daily