Folate 1000

With Metafolin® L-5-MTHFBiologically active folate formulaHelps reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily before pregnancy and during the early stages of pregnancySupports red blood cell formationProvides 1000 mcg of folate (Metafolin®) per dayA substantial body of evidence indicates that adequate folate intake can provide significant cellular and neural protection, as well as a source of energy. In this formula, folate is provided as Metafolin®, the natural and universally metabolized form of folate. Metafolin® is chemically identical to the active folate metabolite found naturally in foods, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF). Clinical evidence indicates that the bioavailability of Metafolin® is greater than that of folic acid. Adequate folate levels are important for red blood cell formation and protein metabolism. At the molecular level, folate's primary function is to donate methyl groups in key biochemical reactions. Specifically, this B vitamin is essential for proper neural and cellular development of the fetal central nervous system. Research shows that taking supplements containing at least 400 mcg of folate daily before and during early pregnancy helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.