BioCeuticals Methyl-Max 60c
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Description
Description
BioCeuticals Methyl-Max is a 60-capsule formula of nutrients the body relies on for its methylation pathways: active vitamin B6, folinic acid (activated B9), vitamin B12, riboflavin (B2) and serine. It may be helpful for older adults, who can be prone to lower B12 levels, and for pregnant women.
Key Features
- May help maintain normal, healthy plasma homocysteine levels
- Helps form red blood cells and maintain normal blood
- Helps support cognitive health and may assist normal memory function
- Contributes to normal growth of the foetus
- Vegan, vegetarian and pregnancy friendly; no added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein or yeast
Warnings
Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have previously had a baby with a neural tube defect or spina bifida, seek specific medical advice. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Check with your health professional before use if you have a pre-existing condition or take medication. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
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Each capsule contains: |
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Serine |
50mg |
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Pyridoxal-5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) (active vitamin B6) |
31.3mg |
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Riboflavin (vitamin B2) |
15mg |
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Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) |
500mcg |
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Calcium folinate |
694mcg |
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equiv. folinic acid (activated vitamin B9) |
500mcg |
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Potential drug interactions with vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin B12 |
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Drug |
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Vitamin B6 |
Anti-TB drugs - Isoniazid - Cycloserine |
Forms complexes with vitamin B6 creating deficiency |
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Anti-Parkinsonian drugs - Levodopa |
Forms complexes with vitamin B6 creating deficiency |
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Anticonvulsants - Phenobarbital - Phenytoin |
High doses of vitamin B6 may decrease efficacy of drugs |
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Folic acid |
NSAIDS |
Large doses of NSAIDs may interfere with folate absorption |
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Phenytoin |
Inhibits intestinal absorption of folate |
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs - Cholestyramine - Colestipol |
May decrease folate absorption |
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High oestrogen-containing OCPs |
Long-term use may reduce folate levels |
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Methotrexate Trimethoprim (antibiotic) Pyrimethamine (antimalarial) Triamterene (blood pressure drug) Sulfasalazine (ulcerative colitis drug) |
Folic acid antagonist |
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Vitamin B12 |
Proton pump inhibitors - Omeprazole - Lansoprazole |
Decrease stomach acid secretion, i.e. inhibit vitamin B12 release from food |
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H2-receptor antagonists - Cimetidine - Ranitidine |
Decrease stomach acid secretion, i.e. inhibit vitamin B12 release from food |
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Metformin |
Reduces calcium availability required for vitamin B12 absorption |
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Folic acid |
Large doses of folic acid given to an undiagnosed vitamin B12-deficient individual may correct clinical signs without reversing vitamin B12 deficiency and therefore increase the risk of neurological damage |
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Cholestyramine (cholesterol drug) Chloramphenicol (antibiotic) Neomycin (antibiotic) Colchicine (antigout) |
Inhibit intestinal absorption of vitamin B12 |
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