L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules by Designs for Health – Normal Methylation Support with Active Folate
L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules by Designs for Health is a concentrated methylated folate supplement in vegetarian capsule form. It provides Quatrefolic®, the active form of folate that participates directly in the body’s methylation cycle, instead of folic acid.
Key L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules Benefits
- Supports folate status by supplying the active form of vitamin B9 used in everyday cellular processes.
- Provides methylation support for the transfer of small chemical groups that help regulate normal activity throughout the body.
- Supports homocysteine metabolism, helping the body recycle this amino acid as part of its normal methylation cycle.
How L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules Works
Folate is vitamin B9. Its active circulating form, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, transfers a methyl group—a small chemical building block—to help convert homocysteine into methionine with vitamin B12. Methionine is then used to make a methyl donor that supports many normal cellular reactions. Supplying this folate form bypasses the conversion steps needed to turn folic acid into 5-MTHF.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Folate: Supplies active vitamin B9 for normal folate status and methylation. In its 5-MTHF form, folate works with vitamin B12 to recycle homocysteine into methionine, helping maintain the supply of methyl groups needed for everyday cellular activity.
L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules Is Formulated For
- People whose health-care practitioner has recommended concentrated active folate to meet individual supplementation needs.
- Those seeking targeted folate support in a vegetarian capsule rather than a combined B-vitamin formula.
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Recommendation: Take 1 capsule per day or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: Not stated on the manufacturer's label
Folate (as Quatrefolic® [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) ... 8500 mcg DFE
Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A., U.S. Patent No. 7,947,662.
Other Ingredients: Organic spinach powder, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose (capsule), L-leucine.
Does Not Contain: GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE
Folate may also mask vitamin B12 deficiency and associated anemia.
Do not take 5-MTHF simultaneously with the cholesterol-lowering agents cholestyramine or colestipol because they may decrease the absorption of folate.
Consult with your health-care practitioner about your specific circumstances and any questions you may have about this product.
Frequently Asked Questions About L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules
What are the benefits of L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules?
L-5-MTHF provides active folate to support folate status, normal methylation and homocysteine metabolism. This Designs for Health formula uses Quatrefolic, a methylated form of vitamin B9, rather than folic acid.
Who should take L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules?
This concentrated folate formula is intended for people whose health-care practitioner has recommended the 8,500 mcg DFE strength for individual folate needs. It is not a general-purpose prenatal or children’s supplement; discuss suitability with your practitioner rather than choosing a dose based on a genetic test alone.
Are there any side effects of taking L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules?
Use this concentrated L-5-MTHF formula with practitioner guidance. Do not take 5-MTHF simultaneously with the cholesterol-lowering agents cholestyramine or colestipol because they may decrease the absorption of folate. Folate may also mask vitamin B12 deficiency and associated anemia. Have your practitioner review your vitamin B12 status and medications before use. A complete warning panel was not available from the manufacturer sources reviewed; missing information does not establish safety.
How does L-5-MTHF 8,500 mcg 60 Capsules support overall health?
L-5-MTHF supplies the active folate used with vitamin B12 to convert homocysteine into methionine. This supports the body’s normal methyl-group supply, which is used in many everyday cellular processes. It provides targeted folate support, not a replacement for a varied diet or a complete B-vitamin formula.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
