5-MTHF 1 mg

5-MTHF 1 mg contributes to the production of serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, supplementation supports healthy mood.

Methyl-group donation is vital to many biochemical conversion processes, including the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin and DNA.

1. Important for a woman of childbearing age to get enough folic acid – not just those women who are planning to become pregnant.
2. Folic acid intake is especially important before conception and during early pregnancy, since its biggest need is during the first trimester.
3. Supplementation with the active form of folic acid – 5-MTHF (L-5 Methyltetrahydrofolate)– is always preferable.
4. Acting with vitamin B12, 5-MTHF functions as a methyl-group donor, thereby facilitating the conversion of the amino acid homocysteine to methionine.
5. An elevated homocysteine level is a risk factor for a number of undesirable health conditions.

INTERACTIONS

1. 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) supplementation is not recommended concurrent with methotrexate cancer therapy, as it can interfere with methotrexate’s anti-neoplastic activity.
2. An individual taking methotrexate for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis can safely take a supplement containing folate.