Folate (as 5-MethyltetraHydroFolate Calcium (5-MTHF))

Vitamin B9 (Folate) Benefits at a Glance:  

• A key nutrient in cellular health, growth and repair  
• Essential for nervous system function
• Promotes hormonal balance and neurotransmitter production  
• Helps produce red blood cells  
• Contributes to energy production and stamina
  

Vitamin B9 (also known as folate) is essential for several important processes in the body, including neutralizing free radicals, reducing oxidative stress, and optimizing cellular health overall. It’s crucial for the proper division and growth of cells, which makes it essential for development (especially during pregnancy) and maintaining healthy tissues.

Similar to other B vitamins, folate helps metabolize amino acids to aid hormone and neurotransmitter production. It also helps produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body, as well as white blood cells, which are critical for immunity.

Vitamin B9 is called folate or folic acid. Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9 that occurs naturally in foods. Folate food sources include whole grains, dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, liver, and citrus fruits. Folic acid is the synthetic form of B9 and is more readily absorbed and utilized compared to folate, when it comes to comparing folate vs folic acid. The body has to convert folic acid into the active 5-MTHF form before it can be used. 

Why We Use Vitamin B9 (Folate as 5-MethyltetraHydroFolate Calcium (5-MTHF))

Vitamin B9 (folate) is included in our products in the form of methyltetrahydrofolate calcium (5-MTHF), which is the most bioavailable and active form of vitamin B9. In addition to the health benefits above, folate is a key nutrient for stress and mood support, which we could all use more of in our modern day busy lifestyles. 

Included in: 

NanoGlut+B: To increase physical and mental energy and stamina

Elemental Edge: To support nerve and brain health and cellular energy production