Life Extension BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12

Life Extension BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 capsules contain the biologically active forms of folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin). 5-methyltetrahydrofolate or 5-MTHF is the metabolically active form of folic acidit is the only form of folate used directly by the body and does not require metabolic conversion or activation. 5-MTHF is seven times more bioavailable than folic acid. 5-MTHF can cross the blood-brain barrier which allows 5-MTHF specifically to benefit the neurological system. Methylcobalamin is the bioactive form of B12 that is readily utilized in the body and the central nervous system. Folate provides the following health benefits: Helps promote healthy DNA function  Maintains already normal homocysteine levels, which is important for heart health Promotes healthier skin Helps maintain a healthy GI tract Is part of a healthy immune system  Maintains healthy endothelial function  Improves mild memory loss associ