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Which form of folate is this?

dannybex

dannybex

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A quick question:

"Though there are many forms of active folic acid, there is only 1 specific form of conjugated and reduced folic acid that the body can attach B 12 to."

And that form is...?

Thanks in advance!

Dan
 
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richvank

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Hi, Dan.

I'm guessing that they are referring to 5L-methyltetrahydrofolate. B12 is used as a coenzyme by methionine synthase to transfer a methyl group from 5L-methyltetrahydrofolate to homocysteine.

Best regards,

Rich
 
dannybex

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Thanks Rich -- as always. Really appreciate your help. :)

(I'm assuming that's the same as metafolin...)
 
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