Vitamin B9 (Folate)

What we use: Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (that's a mouthful!)¹⁵

Also sometimes known as Methylfolate

What it does:

  • Helps cells split and copy themselves correctly¹⁵
  • Makes DNA and RNA (your body's instruction manuals)¹⁵
  • Forms red blood cells¹⁵
  • Super important for babies growing in the womb¹⁵

When you don't get enough:

  • Feel extremely tired¹⁵
  • Get painful sores in your mouth¹⁵
  • Hair turns gray way too early¹⁵
  • Red blood cells get too big to work right¹⁵
  • Babies can be born with serious problems if mom doesn't get enough¹⁵

Why we pay more for this form: This one's really important. Most companies use folic acid because it's 10 times cheaper. Problem is, there's about 40% of people who have a gene problem (called MTHFR mutation) that means they literally cannot process folic acid.¹⁵

Our methylfolate costs way more but works for everyone, no genetic lottery needed. It's already in the form your body uses.¹⁶