Optimized Folate – L-Methylfolate – 1,700 MCG (100 Vegetarian Tablets)

Optimized Folate – L-Methylfolate – 1,700 MCG (100 Vegetarian Tablets)

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About This Product

  • Supports cardiovascular and brain health
  • Helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels
  • Non-GMO and gluten-free

Optimized Folate from Life Extension promotes cardiovascular and cognitive health by helping maintain healthy homocysteine levels—an important biomarker for both brain and heart wellness. This formula features 1,700mcg of 5-MTHF, the active, highly bioavailable form of folic acid, which helps reduce excess homocysteine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is homocysteine?

Homocysteine is an amino acid that interacts with B vitamins and converts to methionine (a protein-building amino acid and antioxidant) and cysteine (an amino acid that supports liver health). Over time, homocysteine can accumulate in the bloodstream, potentially impacting cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and more.

What does “bioavailable” mean?

When something is bioavailable, it means that it’s more readily absorbed and used by the body. 

Directions

Take one tablet daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Warning

Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

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Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Number of Servings: 100 Servings
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
FOLATE  - (AS (6S)-5-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLIC ACID, GLUCOSAMINE SALT)
425%

Other Ingredients:

Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, silica, vegetable stearate, stearic acid.

Brand:
Life Extension
Form:
Tablet(s)
Strength:
1700 MCG
Serving Size:
1 Tablet
Number of Servings:
100 Servings
Price per Serving:
($0.20 / serving)
Product Weight:
2  OZ
Specialty Diets:
Gluten Free ,  Non-GMO
Item # :
UX-1068 / 1872936
103 Ratings
4.7out of 5 stars
103 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 84% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 8% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 5% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 2% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 1% of reviewers

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Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 26, 2025
Best on the market
Best Folate supplement available at a great price.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 25, 2025
Good place to get health supplements
Easiest way to get a supplement that he needs. Quick service and fast shipping
Rated 5 out of 5
May 24, 2025
Highly recommended
Excellent supplement. I'm a regular buyer
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 1, 2025
Just What I Need
Taking for deficiency caused by genetic defect.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 29, 2025
Folate, Methyl-folate to keep homocysteine in healthy range
I particularly cherish the optimized Folate, Merhyl-folate.
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 25, 2025
Works great !
I have the MFTHFR gene and this is something I need for it ! Works great for me !
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 31, 2024
Absorption is very important for a body
Buy for the quality as it has great absorption. Without that, I would be missing out on getting its full benefit, right?
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 13, 2024
Trusted quality
Easy to swallow, great product, trusted brand
Rated 4 out of 5
Oct 10, 2024
Folic acid
Should be good I can't really tell
Rated 3 out of 5
Jul 20, 2024
Tablet composition not for me
Might just be me, but the composition of the tablet just quickly breaks up in my mouth and thus I haven't quite been able to swallow the tablets. Other than that can't say much about its effects. But I will say I'm a fan of Life Extension so it can't be bad :)
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Why did you choose this?

Following doctors orders

because I can

because I can

good for EDS

Is this similar to metanx prescription vitamin?

Best Answer:  L-methylfolate is one of about 4 or 5 ingredients in metanx. Metanx also has the non cyanide bound form of B12 and has calcium in it. These ingredients together are thought to help neuropathy in diabetics.

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