L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c by Metabolic Maintenance – Methylation Support with Active Folate
L-Methylfolate 5 mg capsules by Metabolic Maintenance provide an active folate form together with glycine in a vegetarian cellulose capsule. This 90-capsule formula supplies 5 mg folate from calcium L-5-methylfolate per serving and is intended for use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Choosing folate involves more than comparing the number on the bottle. This formula provides the methylated form that normally circulates in the blood, rather than folic acid. Its concentrated strength makes professional guidance particularly important when reviewing your total folate intake, existing supplements, and individual nutritional needs.
Key L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c Benefits
- Provides folate for methylation support, helping supply the small chemical groups cells use in normal metabolic reactions throughout the body.
- Supports normal homocysteine metabolism through folate's role in converting homocysteine back into methionine, an amino acid used by cells.
- Contributes to DNA synthesis and normal cell division through folate-dependent pathways that maintain the body's ongoing cellular renewal.
How L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c Works
Folate helps move single-carbon units: small building blocks used to assemble DNA and process amino acids. In its methylated form, it donates a methyl group during the vitamin B12-dependent conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Methionine then contributes to the body's supply of methyl donors. These connected reactions explain why folate and vitamin B12 status should be considered together.
The label expresses folate as both dietary folate equivalents, or DFE, and the folate amount. These are different ways of describing the same folate serving, not separate doses to add together. Glycine is listed separately as an amino acid ingredient.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Calcium L-5-Methylfolate: Supplies the methylated folate used to transfer a methyl group to homocysteine with vitamin B12's help. This supports normal methionine recycling and links folate nutrition to everyday cellular metabolism. It provides folate directly in a circulating form; it does not replace adequate vitamin B12.
- Glycine: An amino acid the body uses to build proteins and make compounds including glutathione, heme, and creatine. Its role as a building block complements the formula's nutritional focus. Glycine contributes to these normal processes without implying that this serving produces a specific measurable change.
L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c Is Formulated For
- Adults whose healthcare professional recommends concentrated methylfolate rather than a general multivitamin.
- People reviewing folate supplementation within a personalized nutrition plan that accounts for vitamin B12 and prescription medications.
- Those seeking a capsule formula with the label's stated egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free attributes.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Methylation Support Supplements, Cardiovascular Supplements, and Metabolic Maintenance Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Directions: Use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container: 90
Folate ... 8.3 mg DFE
Folate ... 5 mg
Calcium L-5-Methylfolate (calcium salt) ... 6.8 mg
Glycine ... 265 mg
Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulose Capsule
Does Not Contain: Egg free
Gluten free
Free of nuts
Dairy free
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions About L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c
What are the benefits of L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c?
L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c provides active folate for normal methylation and homocysteine metabolism. Folate also contributes to DNA production and cell division. Each capsule supplies 5 mg folate, labeled as 8.3 mg DFE, plus 265 mg glycine. Glycine supplies an amino acid used in proteins and other essential compounds. This is a concentrated folate formula, not a broad B-complex supplement, so its suitability depends on your nutritional needs and the plan your healthcare professional recommends.
Who should take L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c?
This formula is an option for adults whose healthcare professional specifically recommends 5 mg methylfolate. The label directs professional oversight rather than giving a routine daily schedule, so do not interpret its one-capsule serving size as a self-selected dosing instruction. Your practitioner can consider total folate intake, vitamin B12 status, and other supplements before choosing a schedule. Pregnant or lactating women and people taking prescription medications must consult their healthcare professional before taking this product, as the label states.
Are there any side effects of taking L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c?
Individual tolerance varies; the label does not list specific side effects. Caution: Pregnant or lactating women, or individuals taking prescription medications, consult your healthcare professional before taking this product. Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. Ask your prescriber about folate interactions with methotrexate or antiepileptic medications; sulfasalazine can affect folate absorption. These cautions warrant medication review, not self-adjusting prescriptions. Because this product provides concentrated folate, discuss vitamin B12 status before use; folate does not correct vitamin B12 deficiency. Report unexpected symptoms to your healthcare professional.
How does L-Methylfolate 5 mg 90c support overall health?
Folate supports everyday cellular maintenance by helping transfer single-carbon units needed for DNA and amino acid metabolism. Methylfolate works with vitamin B12 in recycling homocysteine to methionine, connecting these nutrients to the body's normal methylation processes. The formula also provides glycine, a building block for proteins, glutathione, and other compounds. These are nutritional roles, not a promise of a particular health outcome. The appropriate use of this 5 mg strength remains individualized and guided by a healthcare professional.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
