Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate Tabs 30
Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate Tabs 30
Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate Tabs 30
Brain health | Heart health | Active folate
- Provides 8500mcg of active 5-MTHF folate per tablet
- Supports healthy homocysteine and cardiovascular function
- Promotes cognitive performance and neurological health
- Bioavailable, high-strength formula suitable for daily use
Why is Folate Important?
Folate is an essential B vitamin that supports numerous biological functions including DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and homocysteine regulation. Adequate folate intake is crucial for cardiovascular health and cognitive performance, helping maintain healthy homocysteine levels that protect heart and brain function. Some individuals have a genetic variation that limits their ability to convert folic acid into its active form, making bioavailable 5-MTHF supplementation especially beneficial.
What is Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate?
Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate provides 8500mcg of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) per tablet, the metabolically active form of folate that the body can use immediately. Unlike synthetic folic acid, 5-MTHF does not require enzymatic conversion, ensuring efficient absorption and utilisation. This advanced formula supports cardiovascular health, brain function, and overall wellbeing by helping regulate homocysteine levels and promoting optimal folate status.
Key Benefits of Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate
- Cardiovascular health: Helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels to support heart function
- Cognitive performance: Promotes mental clarity, focus, and healthy brain ageing
- Superior bioavailability: 5-MTHF is the body-ready form of folate, bypassing common genetic conversion limitations
- High-strength support: Delivers 8500mcg per tablet for targeted nutritional supplementation
Key Ingredients in Life Extension High Potency Optimized Folate
- 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) 8500mcg: Active, bioavailable folate form supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
Who Would Benefit from Life Extension Optimized Folate?
Adults seeking to support brain and heart health, maintain balanced homocysteine levels, or who may have difficulty converting folic acid into its active form will benefit from this supplement. It is particularly valuable for individuals over 40 and those focusing on cognitive longevity or cardiovascular wellness.
Directions for Use
Take one tablet daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the suggested dose. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
FAQs
What makes 5-MTHF different from folic acid?
5-MTHF is the active form of folate that the body can use immediately, unlike folic acid which must be converted by enzymes some people lack.
Can this support heart health?
Yes, 5-MTHF helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels, supporting cardiovascular and circulatory wellbeing.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this supplement is suitable for vegetarians and formulated without unnecessary additives or GMOs.
Can it be taken with Vitamin B12?
Yes, combining 5-MTHF with methylcobalamin (active B12) can enhance the benefits for heart, nerve, and brain function.
Serving Size 1 vegetarian tablet
Amount Per Serving Folate [as (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, calcium salt]
8500 mcg°
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, silica, vegetable stearate.
°DFE (dietary folate equivalents)
Non-GMO
Dosage and Use - Take one (1) tablet daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution Do not use this product if treated with methotrexate, fluorouracil, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, or levodopa prior to consultation with your personal physician.
- Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Results may vary from individual to individual. While we try to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Please check the bottle for the most up to date information.
- Type: Tablet
- Free from: Gluten
- Gender: Unisex
- Suitable for: Vegetarian
- Age Range: 15-35, 36-49, Over 50
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