Folic Acid 400 mcg (5-MTHF) | 365 Tablets | Vit4ever

Folic acid 400 mcg (5-MTHF) from Vit4ever

Are you looking for folic acid as methylfolate? Each Vit4ever tablet contains 400 micrograms of folate as calcium L-methylfolate, better known as 5-MTHF. That is 200 percent of the reference intake (RI). And with 365 tablets in a bottle, you have a whole year's supply.

The difference between folic acid and 5-MTHF

Many people use folic acid and folate interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same substances. Classic folic acid (pteroylmonoglutamic acid) is a synthetic form of vitamin B9. Your body converts it into 5-MTHF in a few steps, the form that circulates in your blood. This product contains folate as 5-MTHF. So it is not a different vitamin, but the same vitamin B9 in a different form.

What folate does in your body

Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin. Your body stores it only to a limited extent, so you need it every day from food or a supplement. Folate plays a role in the cell division process. Folate also contributes to normal blood formation, the process by which your body produces new red blood cells. In addition, folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis (the building of protein building blocks) and to the normal metabolism of homocysteine, an amino acid released during protein metabolism. Folate contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and to normal psychological function. And folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Folate around conception and pregnancy

Most people know vitamin B9 from the pregnancy period. Folate contributes to the growth of the mother's tissue during pregnancy. This beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 400 micrograms of folate; one tablet provides 400 micrograms. Good to know: the Dutch advice for those trying to conceive specifically mentions 400 micrograms of folic acid per day, from four weeks before conception to ten weeks after. That advice is based on research with classic folic acid. If you are unsure which form is right for you, discuss it with your midwife or general practitioner. They know your situation and can tell you whether 5-MTHF is a good choice for you.

Biofolate and a short list of ingredients

Vit4ever uses Biofolate® for this product, a branded raw material from EffePharm. This is calcium L-methylfolate, bound to a small amount of calcium for stability in the tablet. Furthermore, the tablet only contains microcrystalline cellulose, a plant-based filler that gives the tablet its shape. No gelatin, colorings, flavorings, or preservatives. The tablets are vegan, gluten- and lactose-free, and with a diameter of 6 millimeters small enough to swallow easily. Vit4ever also has the 5-MTHF content tested by an independent German laboratory.

One tablet per day and a bottle for a year. This makes this folic acid supplement an easy way to take 400 micrograms of folate daily, without extras you do not need.