L-methylfolate vs. Folic acid

[jklaft]

@erictolliver I also had l-methylfolate recommended to me by a shrink and I'm so glad. It's better than other 'brain-helping' supplements because it crosses the blood-brain barrier, but I remember the exact reason or mechanism. My cognitive function improved so much after a couple of weeks.

I buy mine from PipingRock.com and take 30mg per day. There's strong evidence that high doses are actually bad, and I've had experience of that (I got greedy). The study that produced that finding explains how it works. I don't think there is a list of ingredients, I think it's just the one substance.

 

[kashanali897]

@jklaft Oh hey I know piping rock! They make a bunch of store brand vitamins for various box store retailers/retail pharmacies.

 

[rpn]

@jklaft what is the dosage of methylfolate u find most effective?

 

[jklaft]

@rpn I tried 15mg initially but ended up at 30mg. Try out what's right for you.

 

[snshort]

@erictolliver L-methylfolate is an active form of folate that is easily absorbed by the body. Folic acid is also a form of folate. The benefits are very similar and both prevent neural tube defects. The former is just better/easier for your body to digest.