{"title":"Jarrow Formulas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJarrow Formulas: active forms and cultures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJarrow Formulas\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American brand you come across when you are specifically looking for a certain form of a substance. Not folic acid, but methylfolate; not cyanocobalamin, but methylcobalamin. This choice runs like a red thread through the product range and explains why the brand has a loyal customer base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains the Jarrow products we carry. There are four, each with its own application. Below you will read what each product is and what to look out for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Jarrow Formulas comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarrow Formulas is an American company from Los Angeles. The products were developed for the American market, which means you will find American reference values on the label. These differ from the European ones, so do not compare a percentage on the packaging one-to-one with what is common here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethylfolate and methyl-B12\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethylfolate is the already converted form of folate, whereas folic acid still has to undergo that conversion. Jarrow offers it as a 400 microgram capsule and as a lemon-flavored chewable tablet, in which it is combined with 1000 micrograms of methyl-B12. That chewable tablet is convenient if you prefer not to swallow pills. Good to know: chewable tablets almost always contain a flavoring and sweetener, so read the ingredients list if you are sensitive to those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii with MOS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a bacterium but a yeast, and that makes it different from most bacterial cultures on the shelf. The product contains 5 billion colony-forming units per capsule, supplemented with MOS (mannan-oligosaccharides). Because it is a yeast, it behaves differently than the common lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMastic gum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic is the resin of the mastic tree, which grows mainly on the Greek island of Chios. Jarrow offers it as a 1000 milligram capsule. It is one of those ingredients that you come across in this dosage in very few other brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look out for with bacterial and yeast cultures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the number of colony-forming units per capsule and at the storage instructions. Some cultures must be stored refrigerated, while others are stable at room temperature. This is stated on the packaging and matters for how you store them at home. Also pay attention to the expiration date, because the number of live units decreases over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look out for when comparing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing vitamins, do not only look at the dosage but also at the form, because methylfolate and folic acid are not the same product at a different price. With capsules, the number per bottle counts: 60 capsules at one per day is two months, 100 chewable tablets will last longer. Calculate it into the price per day, then you are comparing apples with apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJarrow Formulas is suitable for those who know which form they are looking for. If you are still undecided between forms, first look at the broader collections per ingredient and then come back to the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mastic-gum-1000mg","title":"Mastic Gum 1000mg | 60 Capsules | Jarrow Formulas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMastic Gum by Jarrow Formulas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you familiar with mastic? It is the resin of the mastic tree, a shrub-like tree that grows mainly in Greece and Turkey. This \u003cstrong\u003emastic gum\u003c\/strong\u003e from Jarrow Formulas contains the resin in powder form in a plant-based capsule. Two capsules together provide 1000mg of mastic resin. One bottle contains 60 capsules, enough for one month if you stick to the daily dose of two capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat mastic resin actually is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mastic tree is officially called Pistacia lentiscus. It is related to the pistachio tree, although no nuts grow on it. Growers cut into the bark, after which the tree produces a sticky sap. That sap dries in the sun into transparent, light yellow drops. Those are the 'tears' of mastic, as the Greeks call them. Those resin drops consist of a mixture of resin acids and a small amount of essential oil. That oil gives mastic its fresh, slightly pine-like scent. Traditionally, people chewed the resin as a kind of natural chewing gum. That is where the English name mastic gum also comes from: gum simply means resin or chewing gum here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Greek island to capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many people do not know: mastic has a long culinary history. In Greece and the Middle East, bakers have been using it for centuries in bread, ice cream, sweet treats, and liqueur. The best-known growing area is the Greek island of Chios, where mastic even has a protected designation of origin. For a capsule, the manufacturer grinds the dried resin into a fine powder. This way you get a fixed amount per day, without having to chew on a resin drop. Jarrow Formulas states 1000mg of mastic resin per serving of two capsules on the label. That is 500mg per capsule. By the way, harvesting mastic is still largely done by hand. In the summer, growers make small cuts in the trunk. The sap drips onto a layer of clean sand or clay under the tree and hardens there in a few weeks. After that, they pick up the drops, rinse them, and sort them by size and color. A single tree only produces a few hundred grams of resin per season. That explains why mastic is relatively scarce and why you often see it in small jars in Greek shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will find in this bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is short. In addition to the mastic resin, the capsule contains microcrystalline cellulose as a filler, plant-based magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide, two excipients that ensure the powder flows smoothly in the capsule. The capsule itself is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based material. Therefore, this mastic gum is vegan. According to the label, it contains no wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts, nuts, or sesame. Many people wonder when is the best time to take mastic. The manufacturer recommends two capsules once a day, with a glass of water or juice, before breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: this is a simple mastic resin supplement with a clear dosage per capsule and few excipients. For those who are curious about this Greek resin and want a fixed daily amount, mastic gum from Jarrow Formulas is a straightforward choice. The bottle with 60 capsules comes from an American brand that has been making supplements since 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jarrow Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54826839146834,"sku":"Jarrow-001","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/Jarrow-001.jpg?v=1790248940"},{"product_id":"methyl-b12-1000mcg-methylfolaat-400mcg-citroen","title":"Methyl B12 1000mcg \u0026 Methylfolate 400mcg Lemon | 100 Chewable Tablets | Jarrow Formulas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMethyl B12 \u0026amp; Methylfolate by Jarrow Formulas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the mood to swallow capsules? This lemon-flavored chewable tablet combines \u003cstrong\u003emethyl B12\u003c\/strong\u003e and methylfolate in a tablet you simply chew. Jarrow Formulas also adds vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxal-5-phosphate. The result: three B vitamins in their active form, 100 tablets in a bottle, and only one tablet needed per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree B vitamins in active form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference lies in the form. Methylcobalamin is the form of vitamin B12 that already has a methyl group (a small carbon block) attached to it. Many other supplements use cyanocobalamin. The same story applies to folate: this tablet contains (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the form that circulates in your blood, instead of synthetic folic acid. And the B6 is included as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, abbreviated P-5-P. That is the coenzyme form, so the form in which vitamin B6 does its work in your cells. In short: all three vitamins are included in their coenzyme or methyl form. Methylcobalamin also occurs naturally in animal products such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. Those who eat little or no animal products therefore get less B12 from their diet. That explains why vegans and vegetarians in particular often turn to a B12 supplement. This tablet is also completely plant-based, so it is a perfect fit for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow methyl B12, folate, and B6 work together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou often come across these three vitamins together, and there is a reason for that. They act on the same process: the conversion of homocysteine, an amino acid that your body produces as an intermediate product. Vitamin B12 contributes to a normal metabolism of homocysteine, just like folate and vitamin B6. In addition, vitamin B12 contributes to a normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Folate plays a role in the cell division process. And vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Many people wonder why you wouldn't just take them separately. You certainly can, but in a tablet it is simpler if you want to supplement all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a lemon chewable tablet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chewable tablet partially dissolves in your mouth before you swallow it. For those who have difficulty swallowing capsules or tablets, that is a solution. The lemon flavor comes from natural flavoring and citric acid. For sweetness, Jarrow Formulas uses xylitol (a sugar alcohol you also find in chewing gum) and rebaudioside A from the stevia plant. Sugar is not on the ingredients list. What many people do not know: methyl B12 is red in color, so the small red dots in the tablet are simply the vitamin itself. With 1000mcg B12 and 400mcg folate per tablet, you are well above the reference intake for both vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis B12 and folate combination is vegan and contains no gluten or other known allergens. A bottle of 100 chewable tablets lasts for over three months. Those who prefer another flavor will find a cherry version with higher dosages at Jarrow as well, but this lemon variant sticks to the classic combination of 1000mcg methyl B12, 400mcg methylfolate, and 1.5mg P-5-P.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jarrow Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54826847469906,"sku":"Jarrow-002","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/Jarrow-002.jpg?v=1790248941"},{"product_id":"methylfolaat-400mcg","title":"Methylfolate 400mcg | 60 Capsules | Jarrow Formulas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMethylfolate 400mcg by Jarrow Formulas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a folate supplement in a form that your body does not need to convert first? Then you will quickly end up with \u003cstrong\u003emethylfolate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Jarrow Formulas puts 400mcg (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate from the Quatrefolic® brand in every plant-based capsule. That is exactly what you need for a simple daily routine: a capsule, a bottle of 60 pieces, a two-month supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat methylfolate exactly is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolate is the collective name for vitamin B11 in all its forms. It is found naturally in green vegetables, but in many supplements you will mainly come across folic acid (the synthetic variant). The difference lies in the steps that follow. Your body must first convert folic acid via a few enzymes before it can do anything with it. Methylfolate is the form at the end of that route. It is therefore already the active form that circulates in your blood. Good to know: the name (6S)-5-MTHF sounds complicated, but (6S) only refers to the spatial structure of the molecule. That is the variant your body recognizes. In practice, this means: fewer intermediate steps, the same vitamin. By the way, folate also occurs largely in methylated form in your diet. Spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and legumes are well-known sources. Only, part of that is lost during cooking and storage, because folate is sensitive to heat and light. A supplement gives you a fixed, measured amount per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the glucosamine salt matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many people do not know: methylfolate is a fairly fragile substance on its own. Therefore, manufacturers couple it with a salt. In this capsule, that is a glucosamine salt, known under the brand name Quatrefolic®. That coupling makes the powder more stable and more soluble in water. With 400mcg per capsule, you are at 200% of the reference intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat folate does in your body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolate has a wide range of tasks. Folate plays a role in the cell division process, and folate contributes to normal blood formation. Folate also contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine (an amino acid that your body produces along the way and processes further). In addition, folate contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and to the reduction of fatigue and tiredness. And during pregnancy, folate contributes to tissue growth. Many people wonder whether they should take folic acid or an active folate supplement then. In short: both provide folate, only the route to it differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jarrow Formulas methylfolate is a pure single-component product. No extra vitamins, no flavorings, only the active folate form with some cellulose and a plant-based capsule. The capsule is vegan and free from gluten and the known allergens. That makes the active folate form easy to combine with a multivitamin or B-complex that you already use, as long as you keep an eye on the total amount of folate. The capsule is 14.3 millimeters long, so just swallow it well with a sip of water. Jarrow Formulas is an American brand from California that has been making supplements since 1977, and this methylfolate is one of the staple products in their B-vitamin line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jarrow Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54826853794130,"sku":"Jarrow-003","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/Jarrow-003.jpg?v=1790248940"},{"product_id":"saccharomyces-boulardii-mos-5-miljard-kve","title":"Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS 5 Billion CFU | 90 Capsules | Jarrow Formulas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaccharomyces Boulardii + MOS by Jarrow Formulas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capsule contains a special yeast. \u003cstrong\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a yeast strain related to the yeast bakers use to make bread rise. Jarrow Formulas combines it with 200 mg of MOS, a fraction derived from yeast cell walls, in each capsule. You get 5 billion colony-forming units per capsule. The bottle contains 90 capsules, providing a three-month supply at one capsule per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Saccharomyces boulardii exactly is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii is a yeast, not a bacterium. That difference is greater than it sounds. Yeasts are single-celled fungi, just like baker's yeast and brewer's yeast. The strain was described in the 1920s by French researcher Henri Boulard, who found it on the peel of lychees and mangosteens in Southeast Asia. Today, biologists consider it a variant of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the common baker's and brewer's yeast. That is why the label also says 'an S. cerevisiae strain'. Good to know: because it is a yeast, and not a bacterium, this strain behaves differently from the lactic acid bacteria you find in yogurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat MOS means on the label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOS stands for mannan-oligosaccharides. These are short chains of sugar molecules, mainly mannose, from the yeast cell wall. You can think of it as a type of fiber fraction. This capsule contains 200 mg of a yeast fraction consisting of at least 35% of these mannan-oligosaccharides. This also comes from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In practice, this means: you get two components of yeast in a capsule, the live yeast cells themselves and a fiber fraction from the cell wall. Jarrow Formulas deliberately puts them together in the same capsule. What many people do not know: mannan-oligosaccharides are not an exotic substance. They occur naturally in the cell wall of every yeast cell, so bread and beer also contain a small amount of these sugar chains. The difference is that here you get them in a concentrated, measured amount. That makes it easy to know exactly what you take per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf-stable without refrigeration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people wonder if you need to store live cultures in the refrigerator. With this Saccharomyces boulardii, that is not necessary. Jarrow Formulas guarantees at least 5 billion live cells until the expiration date, as long as you store the bottle in a cool, dry place. By this, the manufacturer means a temperature up to about 25 degrees. Refrigeration is allowed, and even extends the shelf life a little. That makes the bottle easy to take with you, for example in your suitcase on vacation. The capsule is filled with yeast powder, MOS, and some tapioca starch as a filler. A small amount of ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant to keep the contents stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: this is a straightforward yeast formula with a clear amount per capsule. The capsule is plant-based, so this Saccharomyces boulardii from Jarrow Formulas is vegan and free from gluten, soy, dairy, and the other known allergens. Those who prefer a larger supply will also find the same formula from Jarrow in a bottle of 180 capsules. The content per capsule is then exactly the same. 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