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Vitamin B9 is the body’s methylation fuel for building DNA and new cells. Think of it as construction materials for fast‑growing tissues—especially early pregnancy and blood cells—and a key lever for turning down homocysteine, a cardiovascular risk marker. Certain forms (like L‑methylfolate) can also support brain chemistry when standard antidepressants fall short.

• Prevent neural tube defects when taken before and during early pregnancy
• Lower elevated homocysteine
• Reduce risk of first stroke in low‑folate populations with hypertension
• Prevent or correct folate‑deficiency (megaloblastic) anemia
• Augment antidepressant treatment in people who don’t fully respond to an SSRI/SNRI

Evidence

This is the “ready‑to‑use” form of folate (vitamin B9) delivered as a glucosamine salt for stability and absorption. Think of it as a methyl‑donor cartridge for your one‑carbon/methylation system, feeding DNA synthesis and helping recycle homocysteine back to methionine. People choose it when they want active folate without relying on folic‑acid conversion.

• Lower elevated homocysteine
• Support mood when added to antidepressants
• Build folate status for preconception and pregnancy
• Support healthy homocysteine in people with MTHFR variants

Evidence

Calcium L‑5‑methyltetrahydrofolate (levomefolate) is the biologically active folate your body actually uses to build DNA, make neurotransmitters, and recycle homocysteine. Think of it as the “ready‑to‑go” form of folate—especially relevant if your MTHFR enzyme is less efficient. People use it to raise folate status for pregnancy, help lower homocysteine, and as an add‑on in depression care.

• Support prenatal folate status
• Lower homocysteine levels
• Augment mood treatment in depression
• Support methylation in people with MTHFR variants

Evidence