Description
Methyl-Max contains active vitamin B6, activated vitamin B9 (folinic acid), vitamin B12, riboflavin (B2), and serine; all required for functioning of the methylation pathways. Methyl-Max may help to maintain health of older individuals and pregnant women. Some older individuals may be at risk of developing vitamin B12 insufficiency and may benefit from supplementation.
Features:
- May help to maintain normal healthy plasma homocysteine levels.
- Helps to form red blood cells, and used as a blood tonic to help maintain normal blood.
- May assist peripheral blood circulation.
- Helps support cognitive health and may assist in the maintenance of normal healthy memory function.
- Contributes to the normal growth of the foetus.
- Vitamins B6, B9 and B12 are involved in the function of the liver.
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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 |
No added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein, yeast.
Pregnancy friendly.
Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
- If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.
- Do not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice. If you have had a baby with a neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice.
- Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- If you have any pre-existing conditions, are on any medications, always talk to your health professional before use.
- Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional.
Prescribing Information:
- The individual ingredients contained in this product have not been shown to be contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation.
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Potential drug interactions with vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin B12 |
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Vitamin |
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Interaction |
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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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