Fluency in vitamin B9 talk is not intuitive.
There’s folate, folic acid, and methylfolate (oh my!).
So literacy in what to look for on a label is crucial.
And we’re here to break it down for you.
Folate supplementation is often encouraged in certain scenarios, like pregnancy.
On the other hand, folic acid isn’t very far along in the activation journey.
It must first be converted to dihydrofolate, then to tetrahydrofolate, and thenfinallyto 5-MTHF.
5-MTHF is the biologically active form of the vitamin.
But thisconversion process7doesn’t always run smoothly.
What happens when folic acid can’t be activated?
The MTHFR enzyme is the last pivotal player needed to turn tetrahydrofolate into 5-MTHF.
High homocysteine levels are a surefire sign ofsubpar methylation(or low intake of vitamin B9).
And if left unchecked, high levels of homocysteine are linked tocardiovascular implications9down the road.
Therefore, enough activated folate in your system is essential for overall health.
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So, which one do you choose when looking for a supplement?
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But it’s not yet standard practice for supplements to provide this form of folate.
So to fill that gap (and ensure sure methylation processes run smoothly) mindbodygreen formulatedmethylation B complex+.
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This unique formula features Quatrefolic methylfolate that’s fully optimized for absorption.
- But the vitamin must be activated in the body to be effective.
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