{"product_id":"bioceuticals-mthf","title":"BioCeuticals - MTHF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the most active metabolite of folic acid, bypassing all of the enzymatic activation steps in the conversion of folic acid to the biologically active 5-MTHF. Directly utilised by the body, 5-MTHF supports healthy methylation, homocysteine metabolism, DNA replication and foetal development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 5-MTHF, the most active form of folic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy brain and nervous system function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy methylation pathways and homocysteine metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs involved in growth and cellular replication, and supports healthy replication of DNA through healthy DNA methylation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 500mcg of 5-MTHF (active folate), which contributes to the normal growth of the foetus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf taken daily for one month before conception and during pregnancy, may reduce the risk of women having a child with birth defects of the brain and\/or spinal cord such as the neural tube defects known as spina bifida and anencephaly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain normal blood by helping to form red blood cells and assisting with their function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"search-table table\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer 1 cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevomefolate calcium (Activated Vitamin B9)\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e541.4 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. Levomefolic acid (L-5-MTHF) (Activated Vitamin B9)\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein, yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePregnancy friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan and vegetarian friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdults:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the stated dose except on medical advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have had a baby with neural tube defect\/spina bifida, seek medical advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrescribing Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementation with folic acid and 5-MTHF is recommended during pregnancy at an intake of between 400-600mcg per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome concern exists that supplementation at high doses of folic acid could mask a B12 deficiency state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementation with 5-MTHF appears to side-step this potential problem. Since 5-MTHF can only be converted to 5,10-MTHF after participating in homocysteine recycling with vitamin B12, it may not mask a B12 deficiency because 5-MTHFis not active in DNA synthesis without the help of B12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt doses up to 50mg a day, GI complaints, insomnia, irritability and fatigue have been occasional side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheoretically, high doses of folic acid might increase toxicity of 5-fluorouracil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is some evidence that folic acid supplements reduce the efficacy of methotrexate in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and theoretically they could reduce its efficacy in the treatment of other cancers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolic acid, folinic acid or 5-MTHF supplementation does not appear to interfere with methotrexate's anti-arthritic or anti-inflammatory activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolic acid can have direct convulsant activity in some people, reversing the effects of phenobarbital and primidone, and worsening seizure control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OzHerbs","offers":[{"title":"60 Capsules","offer_id":41447159496880,"sku":"","price":23.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/7267\/9336\/products\/bioceuticals-mthf60c-bmthf60_524x690_4af0e64a-a030-4849-a735-9c9ac76fdb3c.png?v=1652678933","url":"https:\/\/ozherbs.com.au\/products\/bioceuticals-mthf","provider":"OzHerbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}