What is the difference between 5-MTHF and folic acid?

5-MTHF (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) is the already activated form of folate that the body can use directly. Synthetic folic acid, by contrast, has to be converted by the body in several steps first.

Why is folate a topic when trying to conceive and during pregnancy?

Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Women who wish to conceive and pregnant women should ensure an adequate folate intake under medical guidance.

How much folate does one tablet provide?

One tablet provides 800 µg of folate as 5-MTHF. Take 1 tablet daily and do not exceed the recommended intake.

How are folate and vitamin B12 connected?

Folate and vitamin B12 work together in the same metabolism (one-carbon metabolism). If your supply status is unclear, we recommend seeking medical advice.

When should I take the tablet?

The timing is flexible – take 1 tablet daily with a little water, ideally with a meal.

Is the product vegan?

The tablet contains no animal-derived components and is suitable for a plant-based diet.

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Name: Methyl Folate Pure
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Tablets with folate as bioactive 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), 800 µg per tablet. Folate contributes to normal blood formation. Folate contributes to normal psychological function.

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Product features

Folate as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) – the bioactive form
800 µg folate per tablet
Directly usable by the body – without a conversion step
Without flavourings, sweeteners or colourings
Made in Germany to GMP standards

Benefits

Folate contributes to normal blood formation
Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
Folate contributes to normal psychological function
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Folate has a role in the process of cell division
Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy

Use

Take 1 tablet daily with a little water. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, consult a doctor. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Description

Product description

Methyl Folate Pure provides folate (vitamin B9) in the form of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) – the already activated form the body uses – with 800 µg per tablet. Folate contributes to normal blood formation. Folate contributes to normal psychological function.

Ingredients & functional context

5-MTHF is the bioactive form of folate that the body can use directly without a further conversion step – unlike synthetic folic acid, which the body has to convert first. Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism. Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.

Quality & safety

Made in Germany to GMP standards, without flavourings, sweeteners or colourings. Every batch is laboratory-tested. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, we recommend consulting a doctor about the appropriate dosage.

Use & combination

Take 1 tablet daily with a little water. Folate and vitamin B12 work together in the same metabolism – if you would like to supplement both, you will find B12 in our Vitamin B Complex. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Sources

Regulatory basis: The health claims mentioned for folate are authorised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 432/2012.
Research context (not a claim of effect): The role of 5-MTHF in homocysteine metabolism – compared with synthetic folic acid – is the subject of research, for example in Sicińska et al. (2018), International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (PMID: 28460586).

Note: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Keep out of reach of young children. This content is for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice – please consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns. Any EFSA health claims mentioned refer to the respective nutrients at a sufficient daily intake. References to studies provide scientific context and do not constitute any claim to cure or any health effect.

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