Douglas Laboratories Methyl Folate L-5-MTHF Tablets
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60 tablets
Show your heart some love with a Folate supplement. Douglas Laboratories Methyl Folate L-5-MTHF delivers a potent dose of Folate for daily nutritional support.*
- Good for overall health and wellness*
- Supports cardiovascular function*
- Essential for growth and development*
- Helps with a balanced mood*
- Contains 5-MTHF, a bioavailable form of Folate
Douglas Laboratories Methyl Folate L-5-MTHF Tablets
Douglas Laboratories Methyl Folate L-5-MTHF Tablets is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Douglas Laboratories Methyl Folate L-5-MTHF
Understanding B Vitamins can feel a little intimidating — especially when you get into Vitamin B9. That’s because it shows up in a few forms and goes by more than one name.
But don’t let that throw you off! Whatever you call it—Folate, Vitamin B9, Levomefolic Acid, 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, or 5-MTHF—taking a supplement like this one can help you get your daily dose of this essential vitamin.*
Even better, this formula includes Folate in the form of 5-MTHF. That means your body can use it directly, without needing extra conversion steps. It provides L-5-MTHF, the bioactive form of folate, which can be used directly by the body.* This form is often used for nervous system and brain health support.*
So, why is folate important? Short answer: quite a few reasons. Most notably, Folate:
Is essential for pregnant women: There’s a reason this vitamin is included in almost every prenatal vitamin! It plays a key role in infant development and is important for healthy brain and spine development.*
Promotes cognitive function: Folate doesn’t just matter for infant cognitive function, either. It also plays a role in brain health in adults.*
Helps with balanced mood: It helps maintain a balanced mood and helps the body manage occasional everyday stress.*
Helps out your heart: Folate is good for cardiovascular function, too. It does so by helping maintain healthy blood pressure already within the normal range.* Folate also helps support cardiovascular health and helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels already within the normal range.*
If you’re looking for more heart support, consider Lively Vitamin Co. Multivitamin. Then, add heart-targeted nutrients like Pure Encapsulations CoQ10 for cardiovascular function and Pure Encapsulations Nitric Oxide Ultra to further support your heart.*
Reviewed for accuracy by our licensed clinical team — doctors, nurse practitioners, and functional medicine specialists at The Healthy Place Clinic in Madison, WI.
Cautions: Keep out of the reach of children. Consult a physician before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or have a medical condition.
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Servings Per Container: 60
Ingredients: Folate (as L-methylfolate, Metafolin®)
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable stearate and silica
FAQs About Douglas Laboratories Methyl Folate L-5-MTHF Tablets
Q: Does this use the active form of folate? A: Yes. It uses L-methylfolate, specifically Metafolin®, which is a form your body can use directly.
Q: How much should I take per day? A: One tablet a day. I’d usually take it with breakfast or lunch so it’s easier to remember.
Q: I've heard methylfolate is different from folic acid. Is that true? A: Yes. They’re different forms. Methylfolate is the already-active form of folate, so some people prefer it over plain folic acid for that reason.
Q: Should I take this if I'm pregnant or trying to conceive? A: Maybe, but check with your OB or midwife before starting this one. Folate matters a lot in pregnancy, but I’d still want your provider to confirm the right amount for you.
Q: My doctor said to watch interactions. Does methylfolate interact with medications? A: It can. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take prescription meds, especially for seizures, mood, or cancer treatment, since folate can matter with some of those.
Q: Why does this only have folate and not B12 too? A: Because it’s a folate-only supplement. If you need both, you can pair it with B12 or use a combo product instead.
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