The MTHFR gene
In 1995 researchers described a common variant in the MTHFR gene, which contains the code for the enzyme that converts folate into methylfolate. In people with this variant the enzyme works more slowly. Since then, methylfolate has become one of the best-known supplements in the world of epigenetics.
Made in the United States
Seeking Health has L-Methylfolate made in the United States according to GMP. The folate is Quatrefolic®, a stable glucosamine salt of methylfolate. The capsule is plant-based.
Facts about methylfolate
About one in ten Europeans has two copies of the MTHFR variant C677T. Methylfolate is also the form that is most common in the blood: folate from food and supplements is largely converted into this form.
L-Methylfolate by Seeking Health
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system, normal psychological function and normal blood formation. In addition, folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and has a role in the process of cell division.
Folate as bioavailable L-methylfolate
Folate from food must first be converted into an active form before your body can use it, however. Your MTHFR enzyme converts folate from food into the active form of folate, L-methylfolate, or, in biochemical terms, L-5-MTHF. Due to genetic variations, this conversion is not always optimal. L-5-MTHF bypasses the MTHFR enzyme and therefore works independently of these known variations. This Seeking Health product contains Quatrefolic®, a high-quality form of 5-MTHF. Folate as bioavailable L-methylfolate is easily absorbed and usable by cells, the most common form of folate in the bloodstream and the only form of folate that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
Benefits
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Folate contributes to normal psychological function. Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism. Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis. Folate contributes to normal blood formation. Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Health claims permitted in the EU.
Suitable for
This product is suitable for bariatric patients (stomach reduction surgery), pregnant women, breastfeeding women, vegetarians, vegans and children aged 4 and over. This product contains no dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, gluten, GMOs, artificial colourings or artificial flavourings.
About Seeking Health
From an early age, Ben Lynch, founder of Seeking Health, has been interested in the relationship between health and gene expression, and he studied naturopathy, molecular biology and epigenetics, among other subjects. In his book Dirty Genes, he describes how the cause of numerous health problems may lie in having “dirty” genes and shows how you can optimise the functioning of your genes through the right diet and lifestyle. In recent years, he has helped thousands of clients, doctors and healthcare professionals apply these insights and is currently the most consulted expert in the field of epigenetics.
