5metilTHF
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, often abbreviated as 5-MTHF or 5-methylTHF, is the most biologically active form of folate. Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is essential for numerous metabolic processes in the human body, including DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. Unlike folic acid, the synthetic form of folate commonly found in supplements and fortified foods, 5-MTHF does not require enzymatic conversion to become usable by the body.
This direct usability is a key advantage of 5-MTHF. The conversion of folic acid to its active
5-MTHF plays a crucial role in the methylation cycle, a fundamental biochemical pathway. Through methylation, 5-MTHF
Because of its direct bioavailability and essential role in critical biological pathways, 5-MTHF is increasingly used