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What is l-methylfolate? is it safe to take when on other meds? what does it do in your system to help?
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Good: L methylfolate is the bioactive form of folate, (folic acid) the one the body prefers the most. It prevents neural tube defects during fetal development, it also neutralizes homocysteine, a harmful chemical in our body that could be more dangerous than high cholesterol.
Answered 7/29/2016
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L-methylfolate: I agree with dr. Lopez -- and l-methylfolate also has a practical use in depression. It can augment the action of antidepressants. About 70% of depressed people have a genetic deficiency in l-methylfolate, and have poorer response to antidepressants. Prescription form of this nutrient is called deplin. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/739246.
Answered 12/10/2013
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