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L-Methylfolate: The Active Folate That Makes the Difference
L-Methylfolate is the natural, biologically active form of vitamin B9. While vitamin B9 is present in foods such as leafy greens, fruits, and legumes, it is often found in forms that require conversion by the body before becoming usable. Folic acid, the synthetic form commonly used in supplements, also requires transformation.
What makes L-Methylfolate unique is that the body can use it directly, without any additional conversion. This results in a much more bioavailable and efficient source of folate, especially for individuals who, due to genetic factors (such as the MTHFR gene mutation), have reduced ability to convert folic acid. With L-Methylfolate, everyone can fully benefit from vitamin B9 without intermediate steps.
Q&A
What is the difference between L-Methylfolate and folic acid?
Who should consider taking L-Methylfolate?
Is L-Methylfolate safe during pregnancy?
Practical Applications
L-Methylfolate is a highly versatile ingredient with applications in numerous health products:
Food supplements designed for mental well-being, cardiovascular balance, or prenatal care.
Advanced prenatal formulations offering superior efficacy compared to folic acid alone.
Functional beverages or nutrition bars enriched with active vitamins for better absorption.
Nutricosmetics, leveraging its role in cell renewal and protection against oxidative stress.
Key Benefits of L-Methylfolate
🧠 Mental Health
L-Methylfolate plays a crucial role in the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These molecules are essential for emotional balance, mental energy, and motivation.🧩 Cognition and Schizophrenia
In the context of cognitive or psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, L-Methylfolate supports the synthesis of molecules required for brain function. By improving neuronal communication, it helps maintain intellectual performance and memory.
❤️ Cardiovascular Health
L-Methylfolate contributes to the regulation of homocysteine levels. Elevated homocysteine is linked to cardiovascular risks. By maintaining balance, L-Methylfolate supports circulation and long-term heart protection.🤰 Pregnancy and Fetal Development
Vitamin B9 is critical during pregnancy, as it supports the formation of the baby’s nervous system. With its high bioavailability, L-Methylfolate ensures immediate and reliable support, reducing the risk of neural tube defects and promoting healthy fetal growth.
How to Integrate L-Methylfolate in Supplement Development
1️⃣ Identify the target health benefit
Cognitive support, cardiovascular health, or prenatal nutrition.
2️⃣ Select the galenic form
Capsules, tablets, sticks, or beverages.
3️⃣ Combine with synergistic ingredients
e.g., B-vitamins, omega-3s, or antioxidants.
4️⃣ Ensure regulatory compliance
Dosage and claims aligned with EFSA/FDA guidance.
5️⃣ Choose a trusted manufacturer
Partner with ISO 22000 / GMP certified laboratories like CEVRAI.
Conclusion :
Why Choose CEVRAI?
L-Methylfolate is far more than just another form of vitamin B9. It is an active, immediately effective version with wide-ranging applications. Whether to support mental health, protect the heart, or ensure a healthy pregnancy, it paves the way for smarter, more efficient nutritional products.
With CEVRAI, professionals gain a trusted partner to integrate this exceptional folate into innovative supplement solutions.
For more than 30 years, CEVRAI has been supporting brands in the development of cutting-edge food supplements. Using premium raw materials, the company designs tailor-made, certified formulations in various formats: capsules, tablets, sticks, beverages, and ampoules. With internationally recognized certifications (ISO, GMP, Ecocert), CEVRAI ensures quality, traceability, and safety at every stage of production.
Looking for more packaging options?
Discover our Dropper and Spray or explore our New shot Celsdose® for innovative solutions with L-methylfolate.
📦 Curious about our production constraints and industrial requirements?
References
🧠 Mental Health
Papakostas GI. L-methylfolate as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder: results of two randomized, double-blind, parallel-sequential trials. Am J Psychiatry. 2012. PubMed
Mischoulon D, Fava M. Role of S-adenosyl-L-methionine and L-methylfolate in the treatment of depression: a review of the evidence. CNS Drugs. 2002. PubMed
🧩 Cognition and Schizophrenia
Roffman JL et al. Biochemical, physiological and clinical effects of L-methylfolate in schizophrenia: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013. PubMed
Levine J et al. Folate and homocysteine levels in patients with schizophrenia: a possible role in cognition. Am J Psychiatry. 2002. PubMed
❤️ Cardiovascular Health
Homocysteine Studies Collaboration. Homocysteine and risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke: a meta-analysis. JAMA. 2002. PubMed
Bailey SW, Ayling JE. The extremely slow and variable activity of dihydrofolate reductase in human liver and its implications for high folic acid intake. PNAS. 2009. PubMed
🤰 Pregnancy and Fetal Development
Greenberg JA et al. Folic acid supplementation and pregnancy: more than just neural tube defect prevention. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2011. PubMed
Scaglione F, Panzavolta G. Folate, folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate are not the same thing. Xenobiotica. 2014.
