Priority Folate 60c by Priority One – Methylation Support Folate Supplement
Priority Folate capsules by Priority One provide a focused vitamin B9 supplement in a vegetarian capsule, featuring Optifolin+™ rather than folic acid. This 60-capsule formula supplies 1,000mcg DFE (588mcg Folate) per capsule as (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Choline Salt.
Its single-nutrient approach is useful when you want to address folate intake separately from a multivitamin or B-complex. Active methylfolate is a form that participates in the body’s folate pathways; choosing it does not mean you need additional amounts of every B vitamin. Review the folate already present in your other supplements before adding this product, especially if you use a prenatal or a methylation formula.
Key Priority Folate 60c Benefits
- Supports normal methylation by supplying active folate, a nutrient that helps cells transfer small chemical groups used in everyday metabolic reactions.
- Helps maintain normal homocysteine metabolism through folate’s partnership with vitamin B12 in recycling homocysteine into the amino acid methionine.
- Supports normal DNA synthesis and cell division, providing nutritional building blocks for the ongoing renewal of body tissues.
How Priority Folate 60c Works
Methylation support starts with transferring small chemical groups between molecules. Folate helps supply those groups, while vitamin B12 assists the step that turns homocysteine back into methionine. Methionine then contributes to the body’s supply of methyl donors, which are used in many normal cellular reactions.
This relationship explains why homocysteine metabolism depends on more than folate alone. Priority Folate supplies folate, not a complete set of the nutrients involved in that pathway. Within the broader folate cycle, related forms also help make the building blocks of DNA. That role supports normal cell division, including the renewal of tissues that continually produce new cells.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Folate: Folate contributes to normal methylation by carrying a small chemical unit needed to recycle homocysteine into methionine with vitamin B12. The folate cycle also supplies building blocks for DNA, linking this nutrient to normal cell renewal. This formula provides folate in the active methylfolate form.
Priority Folate 60c Is Formulated For
- Adults reviewing their folate intake with a healthcare professional who want a focused vitamin B9 supplement, rather than a broad B-complex.
- People looking for vegetarian folate capsules with a clearly identified methylfolate source.
- Adults whose practitioner has recommended supplementing folate separately; pregnancy, breastfeeding and medication use require the precautions below.
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 and Priority One Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: one capsule per day.
Serving Size: One (1) Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Folate (as (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Choline Salt) (Optifolin+™) ... 1,000mcg DFE (588mcg Folate)
†Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Optifolin+™ is a registered trademark of Balchem Corporation
Other Ingredients: Not stated on the manufacturer's label
Frequently Asked Questions About Priority Folate 60c
What are the benefits of Priority Folate 60c?
Priority Folate 60c supplies active methylfolate to support normal methylation, homocysteine metabolism and DNA synthesis. Each capsule provides 1,000mcg DFE (588mcg Folate) as Optifolin+™, a choline salt form of methylfolate. Folate helps transfer chemical units used in cell renewal and works with vitamin B12 to recycle homocysteine into methionine. This is focused folate support, not a complete B-complex: it does not supply vitamin B12 or replace the other nutrients involved in these pathways. The formula is offered in vegetarian capsules.
Who should take Priority Folate 60c?
Priority Folate 60c is an option for adults whose healthcare professional recommends additional folate and who prefer a single-nutrient vegetarian capsule. It can fit a plan in which folate is selected separately instead of adding another multivitamin. Check existing supplements first, because prenatal and methylation formulas may already contain folate. The manufacturer states one capsule per day. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, obtain the professional guidance described in the warnings rather than choosing this product solely from its active-folate designation.
Are there any side effects of taking Priority Folate 60c?
WARNING: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your physician before using this product — contains active folate which is particularly important during pregnancy. If you are taking medications including methotrexate or other antifolates, consult your healthcare provider before use. Individual tolerance varies; stop use and seek advice if you develop an unexpected reaction. Folate can also interact with antiepileptic medicines, and sulfasalazine can affect folate absorption. Discuss vitamin B12 status with your practitioner, because substantial folate intake can complicate recognition of B12 deficiency. The manufacturer sources reviewed did not identify this product’s complete other-ingredient list; check the bottle with your clinician if you have ingredient sensitivities.
How does Priority Folate 60c support overall health?
Priority Folate 60c supports overall health through folate’s essential role in transferring one-carbon units, the small chemical building blocks used in normal cellular metabolism. These transfers help produce DNA and support the ongoing division and renewal of cells. Folate also works alongside vitamin B12 in the methionine cycle, helping maintain normal homocysteine metabolism. The product’s Optifolin+™ ingredient supplies the active methylfolate form in a focused capsule. That nutritional role complements a varied diet; it is not a substitute for evaluating individual nutrient needs or B12 status.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.