Folate Plus 60caps

Description

Folate Plus 60caps

Folate Plus is a nutraceutical supplement that delivers active folate (Vitamin B9) in its biologically usable form. Instead of synthetic folic acid, this product contains Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, which is more readily used by the body.

Each capsule contains 0.8 mg (800 micrograms) of Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate.

Key Benefits of Folate Plus:

1. Improved Bioavailability & Reduced Conversion Burden
   L-5-MTHF is the biologically active (“ready-to-use”) form of folate. Unlike synthetic folic acid, it does not need to be converted by the enzyme MTHFR to its active form. This is especially helpful for people with genetic variants (polymorphisms) of MTHFR which reduce efficiency of conversion.

2. Homocysteine Regulation & Cardiovascular Support
   Elevated homocysteine in the blood is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. L-5-MTHF has been shown to lower homocysteine levels, which may help reduce cardiovascular risk.

3. Support in Pregnancy & Fetal Development
   Adequate folate is essential for proper neural tube development in the early stages of pregnancy. The bioactive forms like L-5-MTHF are particularly useful to ensure folate requirements are met, especially if folic acid conversion is compromised.

4. Mental Health / Mood Regulation
   Folate is involved in synthesis of neurotransmitters (like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine) which play roles in mood, cognition, and mental well-being. Some studies suggest that L-5-MTHF can improve mood, especially in people with depression or folate deficiency.

5. Supports Healthy Blood Cell & DNA Formation
   Folate is crucial for DNA synthesis, cell division, and formation of healthy red blood cells, helping prevent certain kinds of anemia and supporting general cellular growth and repair.

6. Potential Better Tolerance & Safety Profile
   Because L-5-MTHF is the form naturally found in human tissues (and in breast milk), it may lead to fewer issues related to unmetabolized folic acid in the blood. This might mean fewer potential side effects associated with high synthetic folic acid intake.

Folate Plus supplement contains the following active ingredient:

• Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate: Each capsule provides 0.8 mg (800 micrograms) of this bioactive form of folate, which is directly usable by the body without the need for conversion.

The product description does not list additional excipients or inactive ingredients. However, it’s common for capsules to include fillers or binders such as cellulose or magnesium stearate, though these are not specified in the available information.

If you require detailed information about potential allergens or specific excipients, it would be best to consult the product packaging directly or contact the manufacturer.

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