{"product_id":"absorb-science-5-mthf-60-capsules","title":"Absorb Science  5-MTHF+, 60 capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-MTHF+\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e( 60 Vegetable Capsules ) provides\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etwo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efully active, methylated B-vitamins to support optimal cellular function and energy metabolism. It includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid\/ L-5-MTHF \u003c\/strong\u003eis the biologically active form of folate that bypasses the MTHFR conversion step. Also known as \u003cstrong\u003eactive folate,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eit is essential for healthy red blood cell formation, methylation, homocysteine regulation\/reduction and DNA synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis the biologically active form of B12 . This form is ready to be used, requiring no further transformation. It supports energy production, nervous system function, red blood cell development, and homocysteine metabolism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these methylated B-vitamins work to promote enhanced absorption, greater bioavailability, and superior metabolic activity compared to other forms like folic acid and cyanocobalamin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenetics and Methylation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people have natural genetic variations in an enzyme called MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase). This enzyme is responsible for converting folic acid and natural folate into their active, usable form  5-MTHF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMTHFR\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003evariation (also called a mutation or polymorphism):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Folate conversion becomes less efficient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Levels of active folate (5-MTHF) may be lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Homocysteine levels may become elevated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Reduced energy or mood imbalances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese variations are very common — up to 40% of the population has some degree of reduced MTHFR activity. Because these individuals cannot efficiently convert folic acid, they benefit from supplementing with 5-MTHF, the already active form of folate that requires no conversion and is immediately usable by the body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Absorb Science","offers":[{"title":"60 capsules","offer_id":53437531947287,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0892\/0343\/files\/5-MTHF.avif?v=1779839072","url":"https:\/\/mjsnutrition.ca\/products\/absorb-science-5-mthf-60-capsules","provider":"mjsnutrition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}