New Folate Source added to our Essentials Range

At LEHVOSS Nutrition, we are dedicated to sourcing and offering the highest quality ingredients as part of our Essentials portfolio, which is why we are delighted to introduce a new addition to our range: L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium powder (L-5-MTHF Ca). This ingredient belongs to the folate group of vitamins (Vitamin B9), and its best known as a biologically active and functional form of Folic Acid.

Our Folate L-5-MTHF-Ca has a minimum 99.7% L-5-MTHF-Ca purity, and very good stability matched with a longer shelf life – compared to standard Folic Acid. According to research, Folate L-5-MTHF-Ca is recognised by the body as a “finished” folate, meaning that the human body can utilise it almost immediately without any metabolising required – making it an ideal solution for those suffering with metabolic issues¹.

Supported by several EFSA Approved Health Claims and scientific research, Vitamin B9 is known for being a key nutrient for the formulation of red blood cells, whilst also supporting healthy cell growth and functionality. Additionally, Vitamin B9 is crucial during the early stages of pregnancy², as it reduces the risks of birth defects in the foetus.

Further research has demonstrated that Vitamin B9 could be used to support those suffering from depression^3,4, whilst potentially having beneficial effects on decline in memory and cognitive skills^5,6.

A lack of Folate in the blood could lead to anemia, more specifically megaloblastic anemia⁷. Supplementation of Folic Acid may help to manage anemic conditions and could even be beneficial for older adults – who also suffer from depression and/or memory impairments.

Discover more about this high-quality, bioavailable product by visiting our dedicated webpage, or by contacting us!

_{References
(1) Scaglione, et al (2014) Folate, folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate are not the same thing. doi.org/10.3109/00498254.2013.845705.
(2) Greenberg, et al. (2011) Folic Acid Supplementation and Pregnancy: More Than Just Neural Tube Defect Prevention. Obstetrics & Gynecology 4(2):52–59.
(3) Liwinski, et al. (2023) Folate and Its Significance in Depressive Disorders and Suicidality: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. doi:10.3390/nu15173859.
(4) Gao, et al. (2024) Folate supplementation as a beneficial add-on treatment in relieving depressive symptoms: A meta-analysis of meta-analyses. doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4073.
(5) Ma, et al. (2016) Folic acid supplementation improves cognitive function by reducing the levels of peripheral inflammatory cytokines in elderly Chinese subjects with MCI. Scientific Reports volume 6, Article number: 37486.
(6) Enderami, et al. (2018) The effects and potential mechanisms of folic acid on cognitive function: a comprehensive review. doi:10.1007/s10072-018-3473-4.
(7) Bailey, et al. (2015) Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development-Folate Review. doi: 10.3945/jn.114.206599.}