Life Extension OPTIMIZED FOLATE (L-METHYLFOLATE) 1700 mcg 100 Tabletten

The essential B vitamin folic acid is involved in neurotransmitter synthesis and important enzymatic reactions throughout the body. Optimal levels are necessary for cell division and protein synthesis. By breaking down excess homocysteine, folic acid has a positive effect on cardiovascular health and the nervous system.

However, people who take conventional folic acid supplements may not benefit from the full spectrum of effects. The reason is that not everyone can effectively convert ingested folic acid into the biologically active form, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). Research shows that genetic defects prevent this conversion in a portion of the population, resulting in low folic acid and elevated homocysteine levels.

A more sensible approach is to use the bioactive folic acid variant, 5-MTHF, which is now available as a dietary supplement. 5-MTHF has been shown to significantly increase the concentration of folic acid in red blood cells. This bioactive folic acid has up to seven times higher bioavailability than conventional folic acid.

Each vegetarian tablet of Optimized Folic Acid contains 1,000 µg of 5-MTHF, providing maximum support for cardiovascular and cognitive health. Studies show that the effectiveness of 5-MTHF can be further increased by taking methylcobalamin (the active form of vitamin B12), vitamin B6 and riboflavin at the same time.