Life Extension BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 Description
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BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 is a novel formula for heart, brain and GI health. It contains biologically active and clinically studied forms of two B vitamins.
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BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 contains 90 vegetarian, gluten-free capsules, enough for a 3-month supply.
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This formula is made with 100% non-GMO ingredients.
More facts about BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12
BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 capsules contain the biologically active forms of folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin).
5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the metabolically active form of folic acid. It’s the only form of folate used directly by the body and does not require metabolic conversion or activation. 5-MTHF is up to seven times more bioavailable than folic acid.5-MTHF can cross the blood-brain barrier, which allows 5-MTHF specifically to benefit the neurological system.
Methylcobalamin is the bioactive form of B12 that is readily utilized in the body and central nervous system.
What Folate Does for the Body
Folate is a member of the B-complex family. It is found in abundance in leafy green vegetables. Folate participates in an enzymatic reaction that synthesizes DNA needed for cell growth and new cell formation, and it helps convert vitamin B12 to one of its bioactive forms.
Folate provides many health benefits, including helping to promote healthy DNA function, maintaining already normal homocysteine levels for heart health, promoting healthier skin, and helping to maintain a healthy GI tract and immune system. It also maintains healthy endothelial function and may improve mild memory loss associated with aging.
Optimal levels of folate are necessary for healthy cell division and protein synthesis and are especially important for the maintenance of a healthy GI tract. Chronic use of medications such as aspirin in therapeutic doses and antacids can interfere with the metabolism of folate.
The Impact of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Thus, vegetarians are more susceptible to a dietary deficiency of this important nutrient. With aging, absorption of vitamin B12 from dietary sources typically declines.
Benefits of vitamin B12 include supporting brain health and cognition, and supporting heart health by regenerating the amino acid methionine, which helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels. B12 also helps enhance methylation and promote nerve cell growth, brain health, cognition and metabolism. And when combined with folate, it helps maintain the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) within normal range.
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Folate in the body – 5-MTHF is the metabolically active form of folic acid and supports healthy DNA function, helps maintain normal homocysteine levels, and supports GI and immune function.
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Benefits of vitamin B12 – B12 is a vital member of the vitamin B family. The biologically active form of B12, methylcobalamin, supports cognitive health, nerve cell growth and metabolism.
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The importance of vitamin B – These two biologically active forms of B9 and B12 ensure that you are covering your bases and getting the many benefits of these forms of vitamin B.
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Ingredients matter - Sourced using only the finest raw ingredients with the quality and purity your body deserves. The majority of our products are non-GMO, gluten-free and manufactured in the USA—and a Certificate of Analysis is available for every product we produce.
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Live your healthiest life – We believe the answers to a healthier life are in reach, and that scientific research is the key to getting there. That’s why so many of our formulas feature specific ingredients and amounts based on scientific studies.
Take one (1) capsule daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Folate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | 680 mcg | 170% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 300 mcg | 12,5000% |
Do not exceed recommended dose. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
