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    Metafolin vs. Magnafolate?

    Is it correct that the exact form of L-5-MTHF does not matter? Meaning, I could as well order 6S-L-5-MTHF ?
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    Metafolin vs. Magnafolate?

    Good question. FolaPro was simply the one advised 10yrs back, and as you know, never change a running system ;) But apart from that: what is a "good" L-5-MTHF? At least for Metafolin, you know it's good...
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    Metafolin vs. Magnafolate?

    Hi, does anybody know from experience if it is worth taking Magnafolate over Metafolin? I had FolaPro (Metafolin) from merck in my protocol like for 10 yrs. But FolaPro as a product does not seem to be produced anymore. During research, I stumbled upon the new Magnafolate that exists nowadays...
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    Muscle pains?

    I got magnesium glycinate now (Biopure). But it tastes fishy! Is that correct?
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    Muscle pains?

    Thanks for the hint with malate, I will try this out. According to thyroid, yes I did check fT's, antibodies, sonography, scintigram and so on. Severel docs and different laboratories, everyone agrees my thyroid's just great.
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    Muscle pains?

    Ty so far. Yes I found hot showers help me, too. In spite hot bath who help me getting some relief at the moment, but too beeing worn out the next day. Sing: The stretching think sounds interesting. I'm rather trying to go for a walk atm instead of stretching. Could you write more about your...
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    Muscle pains?

    Hello, I just was wondering if anyone has found a treatment for muscle issues? Mine is a mixture of the common flu-like pain and aching muscles after exercise - but without having exercised. I tried Magnesium. Did not improve, but worsen my fatigue very much. What would be your...