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