Name: Pure L-Methylfolate 400mcg, Vegan & Clean Label, Methylated Form of Folic Acid 5-MTHF (Vitamin B9), 180 Small Tablets
Rating: 4.69 (67 reviews)

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Pure L-Methylfolate 400mcg, Vegan & Clean Label, Methylated Form of Folic Acid 5-MTHF (Vitamin B9), 180 Small Tablets

180 tablets

£17.99

Pure L-Methylfolate 400mcg, Vegan & Clean Label, Methylated Form of Folic Acid 5-MTHF (Vitamin B9), 180 Small Tablets

£17.99

Great for: pregnancy support, heart health, mood and brain function

Pure L-Methylfolate 400µg is a clean-label, hypoallergenic folate supplement formulated by Igennus nutrition scientists to work in harmony with the body. Pure L-Methylfolate delivers an optimal daily dose of 400µg folate in the body-ready and fully methylated form, ideal for providing health benefits without upsetting homeostasis. Each bottle delivers 180 small, easy-to-swallow tablets.

Real use & expert insights

Each bottle contains 180 tablets, providing a 6-month supply at a daily dose of 1 tablet.

Adults: take 1 tablet daily. Do not exceed the stated dose.

This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Seek professional medical advice before taking any food supplement if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking medication. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place and away from sunlight.

Ingredients: Bulking agents: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose; anti-caking agent: ascorbyl palmitate; glazing agent: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; folic acid (as calcium L-methylfolate).

Nutrient	Per 1 tablet	% NRV*
Folic acid (as calcium L-methylfolate)	400 µg	200

*% Nutrient Reference Value

This product is not made with any ingredients containing gluten, wheat, dairy, soya, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts or peanuts.

Our manufacturing facilities have strict allergen management procedures in place, however we cannot guarantee that our products are made in allergen-free facilities without the very small risk of trace amounts of cross contamination.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Compatible with halal and kosher diets.

We often get asked many questions about our products, so our nutritionists have compiled this downloadable product information guide to ensure you get the most from taking Pure Folate. Find out when to take it, at what dose and how to maximise absorption for optimum results.

L-methylfolate is the biologically active form of folate and demonstrates superior bioavailability compared to folic acid:

Bayes, J. et al. The Bioavailability of Various Oral Forms of Folate Supplementation in Healthy Populations and Animal Models: A Systematic Review. J Altern Complement Med. 2018 Jul 16
Obeid, R. et al. Pharmacokinetics of Sodium and Calcium Salts of (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid Compared to Folic Acid and Indirect Comparison of the Two Salts. Nutrients. 2020 Nov 25;12(12):3623
Pietrzik, K. et al. Folic acid and L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate: comparison of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2010 Aug;49(8):535-48

Folic acid supplementation can lead to circulating unmetabolised folic acid (UMFA), whereas L-methylfolate bypasses this metabolic step:

Palchetti, C.Z. et al. Association between Serum Unmetabolized Folic Acid Concentrations and Folic Acid from Fortified Foods. J Am Coll Nutr. 2017 Sep-Oct;36(7):572-578
Patanwala, I. et al. Folic acid handling by the human gut: implications for food fortification and supplementation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Aug;100(2):593-9
Troen, A.M. et al. Unmetabolized folic acid in plasma is associated with reduced natural killer cell cytotoxicity among postmenopausal women. J Nutr. 2006;136:189–194

L-methylfolate bypasses common MTHFR polymorphisms that can impair folic acid metabolism:

Liew, S.C. and Gupta, E.D. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism: epidemiology, metabolism and the associated diseases. Eur J Med Genet. 2015 Jan;58(1):1-10
Prinz-Langenohl, R. et al. [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate increases plasma folate more effectively than folic acid in women with the homozygous or wild-type 677C→T polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Br J Pharmacol. 2009 Nov 16;158(8):2014–2021
Vidmar Golja, M. Folate Insufficiency Due to MTHFR Deficiency Is Bypassed by 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate. J Clin Med. 2020 Sep 2;9(9):2836

PURE & CLEAN -

we use hypoallergenic and lab-verified ingredients with no unnecessary additives; UK GMP-manufactured, certified vegan, non-GMO & compatible with halal and kosher diets

OPTIMAL DAILY DOSE -

expertly formulated to deliver an effective dose of folate in the body-ready and fully methylated form, without overloading the body. Each bottle delivers 180 small 1-a-day tablets

BIOACTIVE FORM -

5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the metabolically active form of folate, the preferred form for MTHFR gene variants, raising levels 1.8x higher than folic acid

PREGNANCY, HEART & MOOD SUPPORT -

folate supports mood & brain function, energy, blood formation, homocysteine metabolism & amino acid synthesis. Pregnancy increases folate requirements with low status a risk factor for neural tube defects

SUPPLEMENTS YOU CAN TRUST -

expertly formulated by Igennus nutrition scientists and our resident medical doctor, GMP manufactured in the UK & lab verified to ensure the highest quality

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Bioavailable form

Pure L-Methylfolate (as Calcium L-MTHF) is the fully methylated, highly absorbable and body-ready form of folic acid, offering 200x greater bioavailability and 1.8x higher blood levels than standard folic acid. L-Methylfolate is an ideal form for individuals with MTHFR gene polymorphisms, as folate levels increase in the body irrespective of genotypes.

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Clean label & hypoallergenic

Pure L-Methylfolate 400mcg is a hypoallergenic supplement formulated without any unnecessary additives, such as silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate or titanium dioxide. We use only plant cellulose. GMP manufactured in the UK, the ingredients are non-GMO, certified vegan and suitable for those following Halal and Kosher diets.

Optimum dose, small tablets

A daily dose of 400mcg provides an optimal 200% of the Nutrient Reference Value. Formulated to ensure that the dose is not excessive, to avoid symptoms such as nausea, therefore is suitable for long-term use. Delivered in small, easy-to-swallow tablets. Taken at the recommended dose of 1 tablet daily, each bottle provides 180 servings.

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Foetal tissue growth during pregnancy

Folate plays an important role in cell division, including normal maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. As low folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects, taking a folate supplement is ideal for women of childbearing age or for those planning to conceive. Folate is particularly important to take prior to conception and until the twelfth week of pregnancy.

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Energy levels

Folate supplementation may help to reduce tiredness and fatigue. As folate is necessary for proliferation of cells, low folate status can negatively affect the production of red blood cells. This may result in anaemia due to insufficient numbers of red blood cells which are required for oxygen transfer. The reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood leads to symptoms of weakness, fatigue, irritability, and shortness of breath.

Healthy homocysteine levels

Folate is essential for normal homocysteine metabolism in the body. Homocysteine is a natural by-product of the methylation cycle usually converted into essential proteins involved in normal processes such as sleep and mood regulation, or the powerful antioxidant glutathione. Low folate status and the resulting accumulation of homocysteine may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction.

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5 stars: 53 (79%)
4 stars: 10 (15%)
3 stars: 2 (3%)
2 stars: 1 (1%)
1 star: 1 (1%)

Small tablets

Not big capsules. Easy to swallow

Easy to swallow but not PURE

Having been advised by my GP to take folic acid supplements. I ordered this brand over other brands purely on the basis that the label on the bottle states Pure.This is not the case as proven by the list of ingredients noted on the label.( see image)That being said these tablets are small.and round in shape making them super easy to swallow.180 tablets per bottle means each purchase equates to a 6month supply which works out extraordinary good value for money.400mcg per tablet, one to be taken per day.Easy to open tub.Highly recommend ??

Half a year of protection

These Igennus Pure Folate super small tablets give 400mcg of an important vitamin. The 180 small, easy to swallow tablets provide almost double the daily value for a half a year of protection at a very inexpensive price point. A no-brainer, IMO. Methylated Folate is much better (bio-available) than plain Vitamin B-9 supplementation.

Best form of folate

Update: Taking review down from 5 to 4 stars. The supplement itself is great, but these are uncoated tablets and for me, they were a little to tough to swallow. Consider that if it's an issue for you, disregard if it isn't.This folate supplement comes as L-Methylfolate which is one of the best bio-available forms of folate. The top of the bottle was sealed in plastic and there was also a safety seal inside. The expiration date & lot info is printed right on the label. It looks like it was messed with in my picture - but that's just because Amazon slapped a tag right on the bottle in that spot. These are fairly small and dose is 1 per day, so it's a 6 month supply. I've actually been doubling up, using it as a replacement for a higher dose Rx version of folate, so it will last me 3 months. It has very few other ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors or any sweeteners. Bottle also says no animal testing, non-GMO, vegan/vegetarian safe and also halal & kosher diet safe. It's manufactured in the UK, and distributed through a Calif company. I compared the tablet to a dime to show it's size. The only thing to note is that it's not a coated tablet, so may be harder to swallow if you have trouble with that texture. To me, that's not a deal-breaker and it seems to be doing it's job.

Generous supply

I like that this bottle has a generous supply of methyl folate. I've taken it for a few days now, and haven't had any issues or adverse reactions after taking them.

Unsure of correct dosage of product

I am confused about the correct dosage this product contains. There are labels on this supplement showing it contains 400 mcg as well as 667mcg of methylfolate. It makes me uncomfortable not knowing the correct dosage and because of that, I would not order again.

B9 deficiency

I suffer with absorbing B9 and these are the only tablets that work for me. I like the fact that one bottle has a 6 month supply

Pure L-Methylfolate: I take this to maintain my brain health after suffering with fatigue &

Pure L-Methylfolate: I take this to maintain my brain health after suffering with fatigue & inflammation. It is an organ & needs looking after like the others in our body. I also take it off my heart.
The tablets are small & very easy to swallow. It is easy to manage a subscription & any concerns or questions are managed speedily.

Very good

It’s another supplement that aligns with the latest scientific developments.
I’ve truly found all the ingredients I’ve been looking for.
An incredible formulation.

Upgrade

These are great if you cannot absorb standard folic acid supplements.

like upgrading from "crude oil" to "refined fuel

While my old "Simply Folic Acid" tablets provided the basic nutrient, switching to Igennus Methylfolate is like upgrading from "crude oil" to "refined fuel."
Here is why your new choice is a major step up in both purity and performance:
1. The "Body-Ready" Advantage
Old (Folic Acid): This is a synthetic form called Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid. Your body cannot use it as-is. It has to go through four complex chemical conversions in your liver to become active. Many people (up to 40% of the population) have a genetic "slowdown" (the MTHFR gene) that makes this process very inefficient.
New (Methylfolate): This is already in the final, active form. It bypasses the liver's conversion factory and goes straight into your bloodstream. Studies show it can raise blood folate levels up to 1.8x higher than standard folic acid.

So far so good

My husband is taking these (along with other vitamins) to assist with raising his blood platelet levels. They seem to be working so far and a more natural product than the folic acid supplied by the UK medical system. He finds them easy to swallow to with no after taste. Very happy with the L-methylfolate.

Methylfolate

I was surprised to find i feel much more energetic with a more buoyant mood after taking this supplement
A very reasonable cost with no additve nasties,i recommended this product wholeheartedly

Great product

The item arrived on time and as described. Additionally, there was no tablet dust in the bottle.

Recommend this product

No complaints, and I feel good taking this

Great

Great

Good quality

Good quality and seems to work well for me

Natural Folate

I was so pleased when Igennus added this to their product line! Great way to raise your folate levels naturally instead of the synthetic version that the GP prescribes. Easy to swallow small tablet. Very happy with purchase