RN Labs L-5MTHF 120c

Description

RN Labs L-5MTHF is a pure and highly bioavailable form of folate.

Directly facilitating methyl group donation in the body, L-5MTHF may support numerous metabolic processes for optimum healing, development, detoxification, mental health and wellbeing.

Indications:

• Provides a methylated and metabolically active form of folate
• May bypasse the biochemical steps normally required by other folates
• Demonstrates greater metabolic activity than folic acid as a source of folate, with reduced potential for side effects
• May contribute to the normal growth of the foetus during pregnancy
• May support normal stress and cognitive function through healthy neurotransmitter production
• May support healthy red blood cell formation
• May play an important role in supporting healthy methylation
• May support healthy homocysteine levels
• May support healthy cardiovascular and vascular endothelial function

Each vegetarian capsule contains:

Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate	550mcg
Equiv. Levomefolic acid (L-5-MTHF)	500mcg

Excipients: Leucine, Tapioca Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica

For Practitioner Dispensing Only
If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Folate is considered safe during pregnancy.

Known Side Effects
In doses typically administered for therapeutic purposes, 5-MTHF is considered non-toxic. At doses over 10mg daily, gastrointestinal complaints, insomnia, irritability, and fatigue have been reported.
Whilst some concern exists that supplementation with high doses of folic acid could mask a vitamin B12 deficiency, supplementation with 5-MTHF appears to sidestep this potential problem. Since 5-MTHF can only be converted to 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (involved in DNA synthesis) after participating in homocysteine recycling with vitamin B12, 5-MTHF will not mask a B12 deficiency.

Medication Interactions
The activity of 5-MTHF may affect, or be affected by, the presence of certain medications, including anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory medications. Qualified consultation is advised when using these concomitantly.