Product Description: Methyl Folic Acid Supplement Basic Health Emotional Heart/Vessel Gluten-FreeActive folic acid supplement for emotional, heart health, fetal development and neurological support.5-MTHF is the activated tissue preparation form of folic acid. 5-MTHF is an essential B vitamin that aids in methylation reactions. Many people are deficient in 5-MTHF due to intestinal or liver dysfunction or genetic makeup.Many people are deficient in folic acid in its active 5-MTHF form due to intestinal or liver dysfunction or a genetic defect that affects 3 out of 5 Americans. It cannot be converted to the active form of folic acid, 5-MTHF (L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate). Because folic acid deficiency leads to underweight and neural tube malformations in newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that women of childbearing age take folic acid through supplements. Additionally, because 5-MTHF is involved in the production of serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, taking folic acid may also support healthy emotions. Note: Take 1 mg of 5-MTHF during pregnancy to protect the health of the fetus. You can take up to 15 mg as directed by your doctor. It is very important for women of childbearing age, as well as those planning to become pregnant, to consume enough folic acid. Because half of pregnancies are unplanned, all women of childbearing age should consume adequate amounts of folic acid each day. Folic acid intake is especially important before pregnancy and even during the first trimester. This is because the first three months of pregnancy are when folic acid is most needed. In the early stages of pregnancy, it is easy to not know you are pregnant. When taking folic acid, it is recommended to take 5-MTHF (L-5 methyl tetrahydrofolate), the active form of folic acid. 5-MTHF interacts with vitamin B12 to perform the function of a methyl group donor, converting amino acids such as homocysteine into methionine. The transition process becomes smoother. If homocysteine is not converted and its levels increase in the body, it can be bad for your health in many ways. Methyl group donation is required for several biochemical transformation processes, including serotonin, melatonin, and DNA synthesis.
Product usage: Take 1 capsule 2-3 times daily or as directed by your doctor.
Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, leucine, silicon dioxide.
Precautions: Sealed packaging: Take only if container has a safety seal. Store securely sealed in a cool, dry place. If pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this product.
Thorne, 5-MTHF, 5 mg, 60 capsules
