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5-MTHF is the most biologically active form of the B-vitamin Folic acid.
5MTHF works in concert with vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, which provides methyl groups (simply carbon with hydrogen) for numerous other biochemical reactions in the body.
Folate supplementation during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
Research has shown a percentage of individuals do not efficiently convert folic acid from the diet or supplements to active 5-MTHF, due to genetic enzyme deficiencies. Research suggests 5-MTHF is a more efficient form of supplementation than inactive folic acid in these and all other individuals.