B9 FOLIC ACID Slow Release 1mg 60 Vegi-Caps
B9 FOLIC ACID Slow Release 1mg 60 Vegi-Caps
"ACTIVE FORM SLOW RELEASE FORMULA"
About Bioactive Folic Acid
Folic Acid (a.k.a. folate, or vitamin B-9) is a vitamin that performs many important tasks while it is in its activated form, L-5-Methyl-tetrahydrofolate. Along with vitamins B-2, B-6 and B-12 it’s required for the methylation of amino acids, converting them to new proteins, detoxifying artery-damaging homocysteine, controlling growth and reproduction of cells, and supporting the production of hemoglobin.
While the liver is capable of storing excess folate for up to 9 months, this backup system is dependent upon high regular dietary intake of unprocessed foods and does not take into account biochemical individuality variations among the population. n Dietary folate is obtained almost exclusively from plants, and once absorbed much of it is converted into L-5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). It is only with the help of vitamins B-3, B-12 and C that this conversion can occur so that this active version of folate can complete the full roster of its vital responsibilities in the body. That is why PureLab’s Slow-Release BioActive Folate caps contain 1 milligram (1000 micrograms) of already activated folate as L-5-MTHF, so that more consistent blood levels can be achieved and vital metabolic functions performed.
Conditions which may benefit from a biologically-active folic acid supplementation include:
High homocysteine
Cervical dysplasia
Hormone replacement therapy
Oral contraceptives
Cognitive decline
Restless leg syndrome
Pregnancy
Depression
Diet of processed foods
Recommended Use:
Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to maintain the body’s ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy.
Recommended Dose:
Adults: 1 Capsule(s) 1 time(s) per day. Take 1 capsule daily with or without food.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per dose unit):
Vitamin B9 (Folate, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, calcium salt) 1 Milligrams.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Microcrystalline cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Cautions and Warnings:
Folate supplementation can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are unsure whether you are taking enough vitamin B12, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Vital for homocysteine detox, cellular growth and reproduction, hemoglobin production and wherever methylation is needed.
Research
Bender, Ansley et al. The Association of Folate and Depression: A Meta-Analysis. J Psychiatr Res Dec 2017, 95, 9-18.
Lee, B-J et al. Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Are More Effective Than Vitamin B6 in Lowering Fasting Plasma Homocysteine Concentration in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. Eur J Clin Nutr Mar 2004:58 (3), 481-7.
National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements. Folate: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/
Patrick, Lyn R. Restless Legs Syndrome: Pathophysiology and the Role of Iron and Folate. Altern Med Rev Jun 2007, 12 (2), 101-12.
Zhao W et al. Association Between Folate Status and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia. Eur J Clin Nutr Jul 2016: 70 (7), 837-42.