L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium

What Is L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium?

L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium is the calcium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF), the naturally occurring and biologically active form of vitamin B9 (folate). Unlike synthetic folic acid, which requires enzymatic conversion in the body, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium is already in its bioactive form and can be directly absorbed and utilized by the body without further metabolic transformation. 

Benefits 

1. Supporting fetal development: Adequate folate intake supports healthy fetal growth and is essential during pregnancy for proper neural tube development.

2. Supporting homocysteine metabolism: Contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism as part of the methylation cycle.

3. Enhancing folate bioavailability: As the biologically active form of folate, it does not require conversion and is readily available for use by the body.

4. Supporting nervous system function: Folate plays a role in the normal function of the nervous system.

5. Supporting red blood cell formation: Folate contributes to normal red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis.