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The body's conversion of synthetic, inactive folic acid is a multi-step biochemical process that occurs in the intestines and liver. In the presence of intestinal or liver dysfunction this conversion may not be sufficient to meet the body's needs.
In concert with vitamin B12, 5-MTHF functions as a methyl-group donor involved in the conversion of amino acid homocysteine to methionine. Methyl-group donation is vital to many biochemical processes, including the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin and DNA. 5-MTHF is also involved in production of the catechalomine neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) and the production of beneficial nitric oxide in vascula endothelial cells, which promotes health blood vessel function.
- a breakthrough in folate supplementation
- 5-MTHF (L-methyltetrahydrofolate), the natural, tissue-ready, most bioavailable form of folate
- an excellent source of folate fo rpregnant women
Folate contributes to:
- maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
- plays a role in the process of cell division
- contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- contributes to normal blood formation
- normal amino acid sysnthesis
- normal homocysteine metabolism
- normal pyschological function
Additional Information
Brand | Thorne Research | ||||||
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Size | 60 Vegetarian Capsules | ||||||
Recommended Dosage | Take 1 capsule two to three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner. Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Supplements are not a substitute for a healthy balanced diet. |
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Ingredients |
NRV = Nutrient Reference Value %NRV = Percent Nutrient Reference Value *%NRV = Percent Nutrient Reference Value not established. |
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Free From | Derived from natural flavours Derived from natural colours Gluten Free Dairy Free Soy Free |
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Warnings | ALLERGY WARNING PREGNANCY WARNING: INTERACTIONS TAMPER EVIDENT: Keep out of the reach of children. |
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Other Ingredients | Bulking Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose. Anti-caking Agent: Silicon Dioxide. Leucine. Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule.Folate (5mg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate†). †This product uses Gnosis S.p.A's L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Extrafolate-S®). Extrafolate-S is a registered trademark og Gnosis S.p.A. |