BrainMax Methyl Folate, Folic Acid in Active Form, 400 mcg, 100 vegetable capsules

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 B-9. These include folic acid, dihydrofolate (DHF), 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) and others. Folate plays a key role in the growth of new cells and the formation of DNA. Its low levels are associated with high homocysteine levels, birth defects in the fetus of pregnant women, and other civilization diseases.

What is methyl folate?

Methyl folate or 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the active form of vitamin B9 that is best utilized by the body. In the digestive tract, most of the folate from food is converted into the bioavailable 5-MTHF before entering the bloodstream. Unlike folic acid, methyl folate is used in our body without loss or problems.

What is folic acid?

Unlike folate, not all folic acid you consume is converted to the active form of vitamin B9 = 5-MTHF. Folic acid must be converted in the liver to the active form of methyl folate. However, this metabolic process does not work in some individuals, and therefore unmetabolized folic acid can remain in the bloodstream and cause health problems. The problem of folic acid metabolism is sometimes exacerbated by its addition to foods such as baked goods, pasta, or breakfast cereals. The best source of vitamin B9 is its active form, methyl folate, as it is the most absorbable by our body.

Why is methylfolate, or active folic acid, important?

Active folic acid supports the immune system, participates in cell division, contributes to normal mental activity, and contributes to proper homocysteine metabolism. Folic acid supplementation should be considered by women planning pregnancy, as well as people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, smokers, people taking laxatives and diuretics, or people with liver disease.

Folic acid in pregnancy

Pregnant women should be especially careful about folic acid deficiency, because folate is involved in cell growth, cell division, synthesis, DNA repair, and significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects. Increased folic acid intake should begin three months before conception and then 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 an active form. In a form that our body can immediately use. Inactive forms must first be converted or methylated by the liver to become active and the body can absorb and utilize them. Folate deficiency can manifest itself in weight loss, loss of appetite, physical weakness and fatigue, heart palpitations, headaches, irritability, and frequent colds.

• The most bioavailable form of Quatrefolic®.
• It does not contain any ballast substances or other additives (E-numbers).
• 1 capsule covers the daily requirement of folic acid for the whole day.
• Vegetable capsules.

Taking folic acid contributes to:

• Contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
• Contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• It contributes to reducing fatigue and exhaustion.
• Contributes to normal blood formation.
• Contributes to normal mental activity.
• Contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• It participates in cell division.

Dosage

Take 1 capsule daily with food.