Taking 400-800mcg folic acid supplement to prevent the risk of birth defects has been widely recognized all over the world.

Did you know 40%-60% of the population can’t absorb Folic Acid? 

Folic acid is the man-made version of the vitamin folate.

It must first be converted into the active form, known as L-5-MTHF (short for L- 5-methyltetrahydrofolate). Over 30% of the global population has a genetic mutation to MTHFR, specifically C677T, that doesn’t allow their bodies to convert folic acid to active folate (L-5-MTHF). This means the only way to supplement

folate is with L-5-MTHF as it is the exact form the body needs, and it bypasses the genetic mutation. Countries with the highest distribution of C677T are Chile, China, Italy and Mexico. 

Could I take Folic Acid if i’m not MTHFR gene mutation?

The answer is NO!

It’s studied that UMFA( short for unmetabolized folic acid) appeared in the serum when we intake 266ug folic acid per meal. UMFA in the blood, can cause health problems for people treated for leukemia, arthritis, abnormal pregnancy, men with a family history of bowel cancer, clogged arteries, and vitamin B deficiency. The possible harmful effects of unabsorbed Folic Acid on the human body will take 20 years to manifest. 

DOHaD study suggests that the harmful exposures that occur early in life, while tissues and organs are developing, increase the risk of disease later in life.When the baby is developing early during pregnancy, they are very vulnerable. We need to choose the 100% truly safe Folate to protect our baby and keep them ahealthy future.

Magnafolate® ,the Manufacturers & Supplier of active folate.