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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Summer, 2013
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Breakthrough in Folate
Supplementation
Valerie Hall, CNHP
Folate deficiency is the top nutrient defi-
ciency in the world. Besides its potentially
crippling effects on the brain and on cell and
tissue growth regulation, folate deficiency is
linked to depressed mood, failing memory,
anemias, intestinal dysfunction, male fertility
problems, pollen hypersensitivities, and bone
thinning. Folate deficiency is also linked to
blood buildup of homocysteine, which itself
is linked to a plethora of other health prob-
lems. New findings are again showing how
important folate is for the brain, from its for-
mation during pregnancy throughout our
entire life. Folate is a key nutrient that deter-
mines how our genes express themselves;
operating like a toggle switch to tell genes to
turn off and on. Clearly folate is a nutrient
renowned for many health benefits. Since
we cannot make it within the body, it is ben-
eficial and necessary for everyone.
Also known as Vitamin B9, in supplements
it is commonly in the form of synthetic folic
acid. Synthetic folic acid is poorly absorbed
and utilized by the body, and many people
have a deficiency in the enzyme that con-
verts folic acid into natural folate (MTHF). As
many as one third of older Americans have
unconverted folic acid in their blood, and
this can pose several health problems. We
need a better form of this critical nutrient!
There is an alternative to synthetic folic
acid in supplements, one that is more stable
and better absorbed. It is called Quatrefolic
® (6S)-5-MethylTetraHydroFolate (MTHF).
This human identical MTHF is more compati-
ble with our biochemistry than any other
form of MTHF. One of the companies provid-
ing this superior form of folic acid is Doctor’s
Best. Fully Active Folate is important for our
brain health, heart health, immune health,
and the health of our genetic structure.
Sometimes referred to as Methyl Folate,
MTHF is a cornerstone of human metabo-
lism. Methyl groups from MTHF are
involved in diverse life processes such as syn-
thesis of DNA and RNA, higher-level gene
regulation, along with the production of
melatonin, and the brain transmitters sero-
tonin, dopamine, and noradrenalin; it can
influence mood and anxiety. It helps to bal-
ance homocysteine levels, an important
marker for heart health. MTHF is also
involved with wrapping of nerve cells with
myelin protein to optimize their electrical
conductivity. In essence, MTHF supplies fuel
to drive many metabolic reactions.
In recognition of the importance of folic
acid supplementation, and the benefits
afforded by the MTHF form of folic acid,
Better Nutrition magazine recently awarded
their “Best of Supplements” award to
Doctor’s Best “Best Fully Active Folate” sup-
plement.
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