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L-5-MTHF - 1,700 mcg DFE (1,000 mcg/1 mg) - 60 Capsules

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L-5-MTHF

L-5-MTHF - 1,700 mcg DFE (1,000 mcg/1 mg) - 60 Capsules

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Key Benefits and Actions†

Key Benefits and Actions†

  • Powerful methylation, MTHFR, and homocysteine support
  • Supports healthy cognition and mood
  • Healthy genetic expression support

Who Needs L-5-MTHF

Methylation controls multiple biochemical pathways in your body.

Your genetics, heart health, hormones, sleep, stress, mood, and detoxification depend on healthy methylation.

Where does your body get the methyl groups needed to carry out methylation? Primarily from folates that come from food and intestinal microbes. Food folates must be first converted into an active form before your body can use them.†

Your MTHFR enzyme converts food folates into the active form of folate, methylfolate. This bioavailable form is also known as L-methylfolate. The true biochemical name is L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF).†

Over 50 percent of the population is thought to have a genetic mutation in their MTHFR gene. Thus, they may not be achieving adequate methylfolate levels from food alone.†

Because L-5-MTHF bypasses the MTHFR enzyme, it can provide methylation support for those with MTHFR polymorphisms.†

Folate (as bioavailable L-5-MTHF) is:†

  • Easily absorbed and used by cells
  • The predominant form of folate in circulation
  • The only form of folate that can cross the blood-brain barrier
  • Essential for methylation, DNA expression, homocysteine metabolism, and nervous system function

Seeking Health’s L-5-MTHF contains 1,700 mcg DFE of methylfolate in the bioavailable form of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF).†

The bioactive form of L-methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) is well-utilized in the methylation cycle. It is often the preferred form for those with methylation, homocysteine, or MTHFR gene mutation concerns.†

Mutations in your MTHFR gene can lead to reduced L-methylfolate production and a less functional methylation cycle. Challenges in the methylation cycle are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular and mood issues, birth defects, and infertility concerns.

Mutations in this gene can also slow your body’s ability to convert folate into its active forms. Thus, a large majority of people may benefit from consuming an L-methylfolate dietary supplement.†

The most direct way to support methylation and MTHFR genetic mutations is with L-methylfolate (L-5-MTHF).†

Supplementing with bioavailable L-5-MTHF supports:†

  • Healthy methylation
  • Positive mood
  • Healthy homocysteine levels
  • Nervous system function and development
  • Prevention of neural tube defects during pregnancy
  • Healthy energy production
  • Normal cognitive, memory, and brain function

Get ready for your methylation cycle to fire on all cylinders with Seeking Health’s L-5-MTHF!†

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Key Ingredients In L-5-MTHF

  • L-5-MTHF: A superior form of L-methylfolate that readily donates its methyl groups. It aids conversion of the amino acid homocysteine into methionine and supports your entire methylation cycle.†

Why L-5-MTHF Works

Folate plays critical roles in methylation. By donating its methyl groups, folate regulates DNA expression and much more. Without sufficient bioavailable folate, your cells cannot effectively express your genes.†

The MTHFR gene converts food folates into methyl folates. However, MTHFR variations and environmental or lifestyle stress can slow this gene down. If the MTHFR gene is slowed, MTHFR enzyme function is also slowed. The result can be a debilitating folate deficiency.

The artificial version of folate, folic acid, is often prescribed to folate-deficient individuals. Supplementation with L-5-MTHF may be more effective than folic acid supplementation at increasing blood folate levels.†

Folic acid is never included in any of our Seeking Health dietary supplements. This artificial version of folate is not well-utilized by the body and can produce adverse effects. Folic acid must go through several enzymatic steps before it is converted into usable methylfolate. Its inefficient chemical structure may even slow down your SLC191A, DHFR, and MTHFR genes to the point of folate deficiency! Folic acid can also block usable folate from entering your cells, further contributing to folate deficiency.†

By supplementing with the natural form of folate as L-5-MTHF, you bypass the MTHFR enzyme. The methylated form, L-5-methylfolate (L-5-MTHF), requires no additional metabolic steps to be used by the body. This is why it is often the preferred choice for those with folate absorption or metabolic defects.†

L-5-MTHF also supports the production of important mood neurotransmitters. These include dopamine, serotonin, melatonin, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. This is how supplementation with L-5-MTHF can help to support a healthy mood.†

Seeking Heath’s L-5-MTHF provides a pure, non-racemic form of L-methylfolate. Each easy-to-take capsule offers a potent dose of 1,700 mcg DFE of folate as Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt. This superior form supports healthy methylation, mood, and more.†

Because folate needs B12 to support proper methylation, be sure to pair L-5-MTHF with a bioactive form of B12, such as Active B12 1000.†

Now you can go about your day with confidence, knowing your methylation cycle is firing on all cylinders with L-5-MTHF!†

L-5-MTHF
Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60

AMT %DV
Folate (as Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) 1,700 mcg DFE (1000 mcg) 425%
% DV (Daily Value) based on standard 2,000 calorie daily intake
**Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetarian capsule (hypromellose and water), ascorbyl palmitate, L-leucine, and silica.

  • Suitable For: Vegetarians and Vegans
  • Age Suitability: Adults
  • Delivery Method: Capsules
  • How To Store: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.

Free Of: Eggs, Fish, Gluten, GMO, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Artificial Colors, Artificial Flavors, and Artificial Preservatives

How to Use L-5-MTHF

Suggested Use

Take 1 capsule daily, or use as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not take within 5 hours of bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.

Warnings

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional for medical advice prior to use. Do not use if tamper seal is damaged. Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are taking any medications or undergoing treatment for any medical condition.†

How to Enhance L-5-MTHF

1

Consider Pulsing

Dr. Ben Lynch recommends using certain dietary supplements based on your need for them. Start with a partial serving and increase slowly over time to the full serving, only if needed. When you start feeling good, consider reducing the serving size, skipping days, or pausing supplementation. Then take again when you feel you need it (stressful day, traveling, chemical exposure, etc.), hence "pulsing." Work with your qualified healthcare practitioner to determine what's best for you.

2

Pairs Well With

Active B12 5000, provides bioavailable vitamin B12 to support methylation alongside folate.† Optimal Magnesium, to support methylation-dependent enzymes.† PQQ Lozenge, provides antioxidant support to reduce oxidative stress in the methylation pathway.†

3

Clean Your Genes

After years of suffering from unexplainable health issues, Dr. Ben Lynch, ND discovered the root cause - "dirty" genes. In his best-selling book, Dirty Genes, Dr. Ben Lynch describes the steps you can take to promote optimal epigenetic health. Ready to get started? Click here to take the Dirty Genes Quiz to find which of your genes are dirty!

Why Choose Seeking Health

Here at Seeking Health, we are committed to providing you the best in bioavailable supplements, methylation support, prenatal vitamins, genetic analysis tools, and more.

We strive to go above and beyond the average supplement company, which is why we allocate significant resources to testing all of our supplements for purity, potency, and label claims.

  • Third-party tested for heavy
    metals, microbials, and potency
  • Scientifically formulated by Dr. Ben Lynch, ND
  • Manufactured in the USA from globally
    sourced ingredients
  • Nutrients in their bioavailable
    forms for optimal absorption
  • cGMP facility registered by NSF International
Purity & Potency Tested & Assured
Scientifically Formulated by Dr. Ben Lynch
Manufactured in the USA from globally sourced ingredients third-party independently tested
Bioavailable Nutrients

FAQs for L-5-MTHF

What is the purpose of each ingredient in L-5-MTHF?

Ingredients Purpose†
Folate (Quatrefolic® 6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) Supports a healthy nervous system, methylation, homocysteine recycling, and prenatal regimen along with a healthy diet and lifestyle

How do I know if taking methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) works? How do I improve its utilization?

L-methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) is a superior form of folate that is well-utilized in the body. This is because 80 percent of the human body's folate is in this form.†

L-5-MTHF is the form of folate that is used for methylation. Methylation is simply when one compound donates a methyl group to another compound. By having a methyl group attached, the compound's function changes.†

You know when L-methylfolate works because of how you feel. It's typically very fast to notice if it's working or not.†

According to Dr. Ben Lynch, supplementing with L-methylfolate can support healthy:†

  • Mental clarity
  • Attention and focus
  • Energy production
  • Vision
  • Memory and recall
  • Circulation, especially in the hands and feet
  • Normal blood pressure
  • Normal homocysteine levels

In order for L-methylfolate to work, it requires vitamin B12. Reduced oxidative stress is also needed for L-methylfolate to function.†

L-methylfolate needs the following to support methylation:†

  • Vitamin B12
  • Zinc
  • Glutathione
  • Reduced oxidative stress
  • Functional MTR enzymes

Talk to your qualified healthcare practitioner before starting methylfolate supplementation. A trained health professional will be able to determine the appropriate dosing and whether methylfolate is right for you.

Which folate is right for me?

Click here to view our Folate Supplement Comparison Chart.

Read this blog: The different forms of folate: which one is right for you?

This blog article explains folic acid side effects.

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here, see all frequently asked questions.

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Small size and have helped me increase my folate and lower my homocystiene. Excellent quality

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Great option for those needing more folate in their diet. The 1mg pill is also helpful for when you need a little more or a little less. Early pregnancy I took 5 pills per day, then lowered down to just 1 eventually. Small size and easy to swallow!

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I needed a folic acid supplement because I take methotrexate injections, but I have the MTHFR gene mutation so I can't take regular folic acid. This one works well to help reduce the side effects.

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