AOR BioFolate, 30 Vegetable Capsules

Folic acid (or folate) is vitamin B9, a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in DNA and RNA synthesis, red blood cell production, the metabolism of proteins, and healthy genetic expression. BioFolate contains L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF), the active form of folate that is used in the body. Unlike the folates found in dark green leafy vegetables, oranges, liver, and most supplemental forms of folic acid, L-5-MTHF does not need to be enzymatically altered prior to absorption, and is therefore absorbed twice as efficiently as natural folates. In addition, a large percentage of the population lacks the ability to convert dietary folate into the biologically active form, which can cause a folate deficiency. BioFolate also contains a small amount of vitamin B12 in the active form of methylcobalamin, since folate supplementation can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.

Supplementing with L-5-MTHF helps prevent a folic acid deficiency. Folate deficiency can cause a number of health problems, of which the most documented is neural tube defects in developing infants. Symptoms of deficiency include: weakness, fatigue, irritability, headaches, difficulties in cognitive function, mood imbalances, cramps, palpitations, shortness of breath, and can lead to more serious health problems.

Nutrition Facts:


This product contains no other ingredients that are not listed on the label such as wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproducts.

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule per day with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Cautions: Folate supplementation can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are uncertain whether or not you are taking adequate vitamin B12.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Consult a health care practitioner.

Source: Pharmaceutical synthesis