Designs for Health
L-5-MTHF 5 mg
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
- Gluten Free
How it scores
Overall
C
Evidence
A
Dose
C
Formulation
A
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s)
- Folate as Quatrefolic(R) (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate 5 mg 1,250%
- Glucosamine Salt 10 mg †
† Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, spinach juice powder, L-Leucine.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Phenytoin ·Carbamazepine ·Phenobarbital ·Primidone ·Aspirin ·Metformin ·Warfarin
- Side effects:
- Hypertension ·Pregnancy ·Headache
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Is it dosed to do anything?
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Folate
At the studied dose5 mg / day studies used 0.08-15 mg · 53 studies
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Glucosamine Salt
Below the studied range0.01 g / day studies used 1.5-3 g · 28 studies
What Folate is good for
- Fasting blood glucoseC
Lower fasting blood glucose
Glycemic & metabolic
- HbA1cD
Lower HbA1c
Glycemic & metabolic
- HDL cholesterolC
Higher HDL cholesterol
Cardiovascular
- Folate statusA
Higher folate levels
Female reproductive health
- HomocysteineA
Lower homocysteine levels
Inflammation & oxidative stress
