L-5-MTHF 8500 mcg - 60 Capsules
Designs For Health L-5-MTHF 8500 mcg
L-5-MTHF provides a natural, biologically active form of folate. Folate is essential for cell division and growth, and also works to balance the homocysteine pathway. This formula provides a generousĀ 5 mgĀ per capsule of folate in the bioidentical, bioactive form, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. L-5-MTHF (the āLā signifying that it is the all-natural [6S] isomer) is the active circulating form of folate found in the body and one of the several forms found in food. In nature it is found only as this [6S] isomer, which is whyĀ Designs For Health uses L-5-MTHF, the natural isomer, rather than the mixed (or racemic) form.Ā
Designs For Health's L-5-MTHF uses theĀ patented folate derivative QuatrefolicĀ®.Ā This innovative form of folate has demonstrated high bioavailability and solubility as well as long-lasting stability. QuatrefolicĀ® L-5-MTHF helps to increase blood folate levels much better than folic acid.
Ingredients
| Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule | Amount/Serving |
| Folate (as QuatrefolicĀ® [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) |
8500 mcg DFE |
Other Ingredients: Organic spinach powder, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose (capsule), L-leucine.
Gluten Free. Dairy Free. Soy Free. Vegetarian. Non-GMO.Ā
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Do not take 5-MTHF simultaneously with the cholesterol-lowering agents cholestyramine or colestipol because they may decrease the absorption of folate.
More Info.
High dose, 8500 mg methylated folate,Ā asĀ the all-natural 6S isomer
L-5-MTHFĀ is a safe and effective way to increase the bodyās folate levels. It is especially helpful for patients with demonstrated increased need for folate such as those with either the A1298C or C677T MTHFR mutation.Ā
L-5-MTHF 8500 mg should be considered when high doses of folate are needed.
Individuals who have tested homozygous with either the A1298C or C677T MTHFR mutation, or those with elevated homocysteine levels, should be usingĀ L-5-MTHFĀ as the preferred form of folate supplementation. This will be more effective for them than other forms of folic acid or folates.Ā
Others who may benefit from L-5-MTHF:
Pregnant women and women wishing to become pregnant who have familial history of depression, high homocysteine levels, or genetic defect in MTHFR. Note: All pregnant women should consider takingĀ Prenatal Proā¢Ā as their comprehensive multivitamin; can combine withĀ L-5-MTHFĀ if higher levels of folate are needed.
- Women with abnormal pap smears (precancerous)
- Those with very high homocysteine levels not responding quickly toĀ Homocysteine Supremeā¢(consider using them together)
- Dialysis patients
- Organic acid testing that reveals elevated FIGLU (marker used to identify folate deficiency)
- Patients with family history of dementia/vascular dementia
- Patients with depression
- Long-term alcoholism
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, and persistent use of medications to lower folate levels, including high doses of NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen; anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone); trimethoprim (antibiotic),Ā pyrimethamine (antimalarial), triamterene (blood pressure med.) and sulfasalazine (treatment for ulcerative colitis).
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Designs For Health L-5-MTHF 8500 mcg
L-5-MTHF provides a natural, biologically active form of folate. Folate is essential for cell division and growth, and also works to balance the homocysteine pathway. This formula provides a generousĀ 5 mgĀ per capsule of folate in the bioidentical, bioactive form, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. L-5-MTHF (the āLā signifying that it is the all-natural [6S] isomer) is the active circulating form of folate found in the body and one of the several forms found in food. In nature it is found only as this [6S] isomer, which is whyĀ Designs For Health uses L-5-MTHF, the natural isomer, rather than the mixed (or racemic) form.Ā
Designs For Health's L-5-MTHF uses theĀ patented folate derivative QuatrefolicĀ®.Ā This innovative form of folate has demonstrated high bioavailability and solubility as well as long-lasting stability. QuatrefolicĀ® L-5-MTHF helps to increase blood folate levels much better than folic acid.
Ingredients
| Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule | Amount/Serving |
| Folate (as QuatrefolicĀ® [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) |
8500 mcg DFE |
Other Ingredients: Organic spinach powder, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose (capsule), L-leucine.
Gluten Free. Dairy Free. Soy Free. Vegetarian. Non-GMO.Ā
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Do not take 5-MTHF simultaneously with the cholesterol-lowering agents cholestyramine or colestipol because they may decrease the absorption of folate.
More Info.
High dose, 8500 mg methylated folate,Ā asĀ the all-natural 6S isomer
L-5-MTHFĀ is a safe and effective way to increase the bodyās folate levels. It is especially helpful for patients with demonstrated increased need for folate such as those with either the A1298C or C677T MTHFR mutation.Ā
L-5-MTHF 8500 mg should be considered when high doses of folate are needed.
Individuals who have tested homozygous with either the A1298C or C677T MTHFR mutation, or those with elevated homocysteine levels, should be usingĀ L-5-MTHFĀ as the preferred form of folate supplementation. This will be more effective for them than other forms of folic acid or folates.Ā
Others who may benefit from L-5-MTHF:
Pregnant women and women wishing to become pregnant who have familial history of depression, high homocysteine levels, or genetic defect in MTHFR. Note: All pregnant women should consider takingĀ Prenatal Proā¢Ā as their comprehensive multivitamin; can combine withĀ L-5-MTHFĀ if higher levels of folate are needed.
- Women with abnormal pap smears (precancerous)
- Those with very high homocysteine levels not responding quickly toĀ Homocysteine Supremeā¢(consider using them together)
- Dialysis patients
- Organic acid testing that reveals elevated FIGLU (marker used to identify folate deficiency)
- Patients with family history of dementia/vascular dementia
- Patients with depression
- Long-term alcoholism
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, and persistent use of medications to lower folate levels, including high doses of NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen; anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone); trimethoprim (antibiotic),Ā pyrimethamine (antimalarial), triamterene (blood pressure med.) and sulfasalazine (treatment for ulcerative colitis).
