BrainMax Methyl Folate, Folic acid in active form, 400 mcg, 100 capsules

Folic acid is the most absorbable active form of methylfolate for the body. Methylfolate (5-MTHF) is a natural active form of folic acid that enters the cells immediately, unlike the synthetic form of folic acid, which has yet to be converted to methylfolate in the body with the help of the enzyme methyltranshydrofolate reductase (MTHRF). However, according to studies, many individuals have weakened or no function of this enzyme and therefore cannot make active methylfolate from the folic acid they take in. For this reason, we came up with our own solution that is best for the body. Moreover, it is free of ballast substances. Quatrefolic® is a patented 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) glucosamine salt with the highest bioavailability.

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

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 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 diseases of civilization.

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 to bioavailable 5-MTHF before entering the bloodstream. Unlike folic acid, methyl folate is used by our body without loss or difficulty.

What is folic acid

Unlike folate, not all 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 of methyl folate. However, this metabolic process does not work in some individuals and therefore unmetabolized folic acid may remain in the bloodstream and cause health problems. The problem of folic acid metabolism is sometimes exacerbated by adding it to foods, e.g. pastries, pasta or breakfast cereals. The best source of vitamin B9 is its active form, methyl folate, as it is the most absorbable for our bodies.

Why methylfolate or active folic acid is important

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

Folic acid in pregnancy

Pregnant women in particular should make sure they get enough folic acid because folate is involved in cell growth, cell division, synthesis, DNA repair and significantly reduces the risk of neural tube bifurcation, among other things. Increased folic acid intake should be started as early as three months before conception and then throughout pregnancy.

400 mcg 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 use immediately. This is because the inactive forms must first be converted or methylated by the liver to become active so they can be absorbed and used by the body. Folate deficiency can manifest itself in weight loss, with a lack of appetite, physical weakness and fatigue, with a pounding heart, headaches, irritability and frequent colds.

Dosing:
Take 1 capsule daily with food
Storage:
At room temperature, in a dry and dark place.
Package size:
100 vegetable capsules
Composition:
Folate as (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, (6S)-5-MTHF Glucosamine salt.