L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium L-5-MTHF -CAS 151533-22-1

L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium is the calcium salt form of L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (L-Methylfolate), which is the most bioavailable and active form of folic acid (vitamin B9) the human body can actually use. L- and 6(S)- forms are biologically active, while D- and 6(R)- are not.
It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia.
It is the most biologically active and functional form of folic acid and is more readily absorbed than regular folic acid. Deficiency of folic acid reduces the ability of cells to synthesize and repair DNA, and supplementation may be a more beneficial way to increase folic acid Reduce homocysteine levels and support normal cell proliferation, vascular endothelial function. cardiovascular disease, and neurological function, especially during pregnancy. Deficiency of folic acid is usually due to vitamin deficiency resulting in inadequate absorption during pregnancy and breastfeeding, increased need for folic acid during child growth, and the need for supplementation when absorption or metabolic changes or medications affect the consumption of folic acid-rich foods that do not guarantee the dose provided.