5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF)

Folic acid and folate are often used interchangeably. In fact, folate is an umbrella term used to describe the various forms of vitamin B9, including folic acid, dihydrofolate (DHF), tetrahydrofolate (THF), 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (5,10-MTHF), and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). 5-MTHF is the most bioavailable form of folate.

5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is added to our nouxx BLOODY BERRY mixture.

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