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What is Methylfolate?
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Methylfolate: definition
Methylfolate (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) is the active form of folate that donates a methyl group to recycle homocysteine into methionine.
Methylfolate, explained
It is available as a supplement and bypasses the MTHFR conversion step required for folic acid. Whether it's preferable for an individual depends on labs, life stage and medications.
Why it matters
Methylfolate is central to discussions about MTHFR variants and folate supplementation.
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