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Veg. Tablets/1,700 mcg/100 Count

Life Extension, Optimized Folate

by Life Extension
SKU LEX-19391
UPC 737870193913
$11.25 - $11.25
$11.25
$11.25 - $11.25
$11.25
$0.07 /mg of Folate

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Supplement & Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Tablet
Servings Per Container: 100
  Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Folate [as (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Calcium salt]
 1,700 mcg○
 425%
○DFE (dietary folate equivalents)

Product Description

Description

Support cardiovascular and neurological health with Optimized Folate by Life Extension, a bioactive form of folate.

Optimized Folate is a metabolically active form of folic acid that supports both cardiovascular and cognitive health by helping to maintain healthy homocysteine levels. This formula provides 1,700 mcg of folate in the form of 5-MTHF, ensuring optimal absorption and utilization by the body.

  • Delivers 1,700 mcg of folate in the bioactive 5-MTHF form for enhanced absorption
  • Supports cardiovascular and cognitive health by maintaining healthy homocysteine levels
  • Provides a higher dose of folate compared to the recommended daily allowance

Directions

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully.

Take one (1) tablet daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, silica, vegetable stearate, stearic acid.

Health risks and warnings

  • Consult your healthcare provider if you are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, as high-dose folate may mask signs.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Do not exceed recommended dose.
  • Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
  • Consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
  • Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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Questions and Answers about Life Extension, Optimized Folate

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  • What is optimized folate used for?

    Optimized folate supplements, like those from Life Extension, provide a bioavailable form of folate (5-MTHF) that supports healthy fetal development, nervous system function, and overall health.

  • What are the benefits of taking folate?

    Folate is essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and proper brain and nervous system function. It is also crucial for preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy.

  • What are the benefits of activated folate?

    Activated folate, or 5-MTHF, is a more bioavailable form of folate that can be easily utilized by the body, even in individuals with genetic variations that affect folate metabolism (MTHFR gene mutations).

  • What type of folate supplement is best?

    The best type of folate supplement is generally considered to be 5-MTHF, or activated folate, as it is more bioavailable and can be effectively used by a broader range of individuals.

  • What happens when you take folic acid every day?

    Taking folic acid every day can help ensure adequate folate levels in the body, supporting overall health and reducing the risk of folate-deficiency anemia and neural tube defects during pregnancy.

  • When to take folic acid, morning or night?

    Folic acid supplements can be taken at any time of day, as they are not known to interfere with sleep or cause daytime drowsiness. Consistency in timing is more important than a specific time of day.

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