BrainMax Methyl Folate 100 cps

Folic acid is best absorbed by the body in its active form, methylfolate. Methylfolate (5-MTHF) is the natural active form of folic acid, which is immediately absorbed into cells, unlike the synthetic form of folic acid, which must first be converted into methylfolate in the body with the help of the enzyme methyltranshydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). However, studies show that in many people, this enzyme is impaired or does not function at all, which is why they are unable to convert ingested folic acid into active methylfolate. For this reason, we have developed our own solution— the best one for the body. Plus, it contains no fillers. Quatrefolic® is a patented 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) glucosamine salt with the highest bioavailability.

The Difference Between Folate and Folic Acid

Although there is a significant difference between them, they are often confused. Vitamin B9 is an essential nutrient that occurs naturally as folate. Folate refers to many forms of vitamin B9. These include folic acid, dihydrofolate (DHF), 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), and others. Folate plays a key role in the growth of new cells and DNA synthesis. Low levels of folate are often associated with high homocysteine levels, birth defects in the fetuses of pregnant women, and other lifestyle-related diseases.

What is methyl folate?

Methyl folate, also known as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), is the most bioavailable form of vitamin B9 for the body. In the digestive tract, most of the folate from food is converted into the bioavailable form 5-MTHF before entering the bloodstream. Unlike folic acid, methyl folate is utilized by our bodies without loss or complications.

What is folic acid?

Unlike folate, not all of the folic acid you consume is converted into the active form of vitamin B9, 5-MTHF. Folic acid must be converted in the liver into the active form, methyl folate. However, this metabolic process does not function properly in some individuals, which is why unmetabolized folic acid may remain in the bloodstream and cause health problems. The problem with folic acid metabolism is sometimes exacerbated by the fact that it is added to foods such as baked goods, pasta, or breakfast cereals. The best source of vitamin B9 is its active form, methylfolate, as it is most easily absorbed by the body.

Why is methylfolate, or active folic acid, important?

Active folic acidsupports the immune system, plays a role in cell division, contributes to normal mental function, and supports proper homocysteine metabolism. Women planning a pregnancy, as well as people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, smokers, people taking laxatives and diuretics, and people with liver disease should consider taking folic acid supplements.

Folic Acid During Pregnancy

Pregnant women, in particular, should ensure they get enough folic acid, as folate plays a role incell growth, cell division, and DNA synthesis and repair, among other things, and significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects. Increased folic acid intake should begin three months before conception and continue throughout the entire pregnancy.

400 mcg of the active form of folic acid (methylfolate)

For folic acid supplementation to be truly effective, it must be in its active form—a form that our body can utilize immediately. Inactive forms must first be converted, or methylated, by the liver to become active so that the body can absorb and utilize them. Folate deficiency can manifest as weight loss, loss of appetite, physical weakness and fatigue, heart palpitations, headaches, irritability, and frequent colds.

• Quatrefolic® is the most bioavailable form .
• It contains no fillers or other additives (E numbers).
• One capsule covers the entire daily requirement of folic acid.
• Vegetarian capsules.

Folic acid intake contributes to:

• Normal amino acid synthesis.
• Normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Normal immune system function.
• Helps reduce fatigue and exhaustion.
• Helps maintain normal blood formation.
• Helps maintain normal mental function.
• Helps maintain normal immune system function.
• Plays a role in cell division.

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