Essential Nutritional Support for Mom and Baby†
Incorporate Baby and Me 2 Methylfolate into your daily routine to support the healthy development of your baby's brain and nervous system during pregnancy.
Essential Nutritional Support for Mom and Baby†
Incorporate Baby and Me 2 Methylfolate into your daily routine to support the healthy development of your baby's brain and nervous system during pregnancy.
Methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) is the active form of Folic Acid
CAUTION: High doses of methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) can mask vitamin B12 deficiency. Ensure that you do not exceed 1,000 micrograms (mcg) from all sources unless advised by a healthcare provider. Please consult with your healthcare provider to tailor your methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) intake, particularly if you are pregnant/nursing.
An adequate intake of Folate is needed when Pregnant or Planning
- This product delivers methylfolate (L-5-MTHF), a methylated form of the important B Vitamin Folate, for women of childbearing age. It supports healthy fetal development in expectant mothers and plays a crucial role in the healthy development of baby's brain and nervous system.*
- Excessive intake of methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) can sometimes mask a vitamin B12 deficiency. It is recommended to keep supplemental methylfolate (L-5- MTHF) intake under 1,000 mcg per day unless directed by a healthcare provider. This product contains 480 mcg methylfolate (L-5-MTHF).
How is Methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) different from Folic Acid
- Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9. It does not occur in nature and has no biological function. To be utilized, your body needs to convert to methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) using a multistep enzymatic conversion. Consuming methylfolate (L-5-MTHF) provides your body with the biologically active form right away bypassing the extra steps needed to activate the nutrient.
COMMON QUESTIONS
When should I start taking MF Methylfolate (L-5-MTHF)?
- Once you reach childbearing age, it is recommended to take a form of folic acid/folate such as methylfolate (L-5-MTHF).
Can I take this instead of my prenatal multi?
- No, this is a single ingredient product, not intended to replace your prenatal.
Do I need to take this with my prenatal multi?
- No, most prenatal vitamins already contain methylfolate/folic acid. Be careful to not exceed the upper limit of 1000 mcg per day.
Is it possible to take too much methylfolate (L-5-MTHF)?
- Yes, high doses of methylfolate can mask vitamin B12 deficiency. Ensure that it doesn’t exceed 1,000 mcg per day from all sources unless advised by a healthcare provider.