Pure Lab Vitamins BioActive Folic Acid 1mg, L-5-MTHF, Helps Form Red Blood Cells, 60 Vegi-Caps

Pure Lab Vitamins BioActive Folic Acid 1 mg Details

Pure Lab Vitamins BioActive Folic Acid provides 1 mg of activated folate as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) in each vegetable capsule, in a slow-release formulation. It helps to form red blood cells, helps maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients, and helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least 3 months before becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Pure Lab says the slow release keeps blood levels up for up to 5 hours. Vegan and halal. 60 Vegi-Caps. Made in Canada by Pure Lab Vitamins.

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Quick Facts

Who Pure Lab BioActive Folic Acid Is For

• People planning a pregnancy who want folate at least 3 months before conception and in early pregnancy
• Adults who prefer the activated L-5-MTHF form of folate over standard folic acid
• Anyone supporting red blood cell formation
• Those who like a once-daily capsule with a slow-release design
• Vegan and halal shoppers

Who this product is NOT for:

• Anyone unsure whether they get enough vitamin B12, unless they first check with a health care practitioner — folate can mask a B12 deficiency
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women who haven't spoken with their health care practitioner
• People who want a full B-complex rather than folate alone — see Pure Lab BioActive B-Complex Slow Release

Vitamart's Take

This is folate in the form your body actually uses: 1 mg of L-5-MTHF per capsule, with no conversion step needed. Pure Lab adds a slow-release agent so blood levels can be maintained for up to 5 hours — about twice as long as standard formulations, according to the brand. One capsule a day, vegan and halal, and made in Canada.

How Pure Lab BioActive Folic Acid Compares

L-5-MTHF vs. standard folic acid

Standard folic acid has to be converted by the body before it can be used. L-5-MTHF is the activated form. Pure Lab names this product "Folic Acid," but the ingredient is L-methyltetrahydrofolate.

Folate alone vs. BioActive B-Complex

Pure Lab BioActive B-Complex Slow Release combines methyl B12, L-5-MTHF and P-5-P with other B vitamins for energy and red blood cells. Choose BioActive Folic Acid if you want folate on its own at 1 mg.

Stand-alone folate vs. a prenatal multivitamin

A prenatal multi covers many nutrients at once. A stand-alone folate lets you add 1 mg of L-5-MTHF to your routine on its own.

What Is L-5-MTHF?

• Folate is vitamin B9
• L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) is the biologically active form of folate
• Folate helps to form red blood cells
• It helps maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients
• Folate supplementation can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency, so B12 intake matters too

Recommended Purpose

• Helps to form red blood cells
• Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients
• Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least 3 months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy

How To Use

• Take 1 capsule daily with or without food
• Folate supplementation can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency
• Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are uncertain whether you are taking adequate B12, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children

Ingredients (per capsule)

Non-medicinal ingredients: 100% vegi-caps, hypromellose SR agent, magnesium stearate (veg source).

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairs Well With

• Pure Lab BioActive B6 50mg Slow Release
• Pure Lab Carbonyl Iron
• Vitamin B12 Supplements
• New Mom Prenatal & Postnatal Care

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Adults: Take 1 capsule of Pure Lab Vitamins Bioactive Folic Acid Slow Release daily with or without food.