L Methylfolate Calcium
What is L Methylfolate Calcium?
L-methylfolate calcium is the metabolically active form of the B vitamin folate (vitamin B9). It is a synthetic, stabilised form of folate, often produced through chemical synthesis. Folate is essential for cell division and DNA synthesis.
Is L Methylfolate Calcium vegan?
L Methylfolate Calcium is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is L Methylfolate Calcium a major allergen?
L-methylfolate calcium is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is L Methylfolate Calcium used for?
It is added to foods as a source of folate, a nutrient.
Is L Methylfolate Calcium safe?
L-methylfolate calcium is not an authorised food additive in the UK; it is added to foods as a nutrient.
Why it's used
It is added to foods as a source of folate, a nutrient. It is commonly found in meal replacements, powdered nutritional supplements, and some fortified foods. Its inclusion helps boost the folate content of these products.
Health notes
L-methylfolate calcium is not an authorised food additive in the UK; it is added to foods as a nutrient. Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis and is important for the normal function of the immune system. The NHS advises that folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. EFSA has evaluated folate and its contribution to nutrient intake. Evidence regarding the benefits of folate supplementation is extensive and generally supports its role in health.
Allergen info
L-methylfolate calcium is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain L Methylfolate Calcium
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