Source Naturals - Megafolinic Bioactive Form Of Folic Acid 800 Mcg. 120

Great wish they made a mega size.

I’m sure they get the job done just fine but the seal would not come off just using my fingers even though I am blessed with strong and grippy natural nails. It also came with an absurd amount of cotton wool inside so the struggle is far from over once you get the seal off. The cotton wool was so tightly packed that I had to use the business end of a sharp pair of scissors to hook it out and remove it. This is definitely a first for me. So if you’re buying it for grandma or grandpa then maybe keep this in mind.

In "Dirty Genes" by Dr. Ben Lynch, I found that it's estimated that more than half of the world population has a mutation in their DNA called "MTHFR" which causes a lack of efficiency in the body's processing of folate. When I took a CMA (Cellular Micronutrient Assay) test, it revealed that I was super deficient in folate. So I started taking this supplement daily and gradually noticed that my energy levels in the mornings had returned -- I felt like a teenager again! Dr. Lynch recommends his "Pulse Method" of starting with smaller doses, whereas Dr. Dan Purser (The 85% Solution) recommends starting with larger doses and then taking a few days off once you start to feel kind of not so good. Some will prefer one method of supplementation over the other. All I know is that by supplementing my deficiency in folate, I have new energy and pop up like toast out of bed!!!

Bought this because I am borderline low on folate and want to avoid folic acid, but get get anxiety from even half this dosage as methylfolate. Have taken this for 3 days so far, and a feel a bit calmer, and definitely don't have the anxiety I get from methylfolate. I don't have any known mthfr mutations so take that into consideration, but I'd say these are worth a shot.

[+] THE REVIEW There is a big difference between Folinic Acid and Folic Acid. This is a biologically active form of Folate, which means it can be directly used by the body without conversion. Folic Acid is a synthetic form of Folate that needs to be converted by the body into biologically active forms of folate. The reason this form is better than Folic Acid has to do with the body's ability to convert Folic Acid. As we age, the body becomes less effective at converting Folic Acid, so what does not get converted can build up in the body if the body isn't able to flush it out. Studies are starting to reveal that an "over-dose" of Folic Acid can be unhealthy and could lead to health issues. To supplement my body with Folate without the possible bad effects of Folic Acid, I take two biologically active forms of Folate, which are this product (Folinic Acid) and 5-methyl-tetra-hydrofolate (5-MTHF). These two biologically active forms of Folate are already in a molecular state that can be utilized directly by the body. I have read that these two forms can be converted back and forth by the body. For example, if the body has enough Folinic Acid and not enough 5-MTHF then the body can convert some of the Folinic Acid to 5-MTHF. However, there is no guarantee that this conversion process is also not diminished with age. That is why I take both forms of Folate to insure my body has enough of each. In addition, these two forms do not have any toxic effects like Folic Acid can have because they are in a natural form able to be utilized by the body. The 5-MTHF product I purchase is: Now Methyl Folate, 1000 mcg, 90 Tablets [+] HUMOR HEALS THE HEART: Okay, you have read this review and found it helpful, but you're on the fence as to whether it was helpful enough to deserve a helpful vote. To click or not to click. Decisions, decisions. Well, I've come up with a little humorous spin about myself as it pertains to my devotion in creating helpful reviews. I've done this using the style of the comedic legend Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004) and do this also in honor and memory of his great work. The plan is to get you chuckling as you click the helpful button. Let's see - here it goes: "I tell ya, I get no respect -- I started writing reviews and getting helpful votes -- I saw my reviewer ranking was around #8000 -- wow, this is cool, I said -- I started getting excited, you know, about this whole writing reviews thing -- so, I wrote more reviews, and saw my reviewer ranking improve to around #7000 -- I got more excited because I thought my reviews must be helping people -- I kept writing reviews, and then something amazing happened -- my reviewer ranking shot up to #5028 -- Now I was so excited, it reminded me of how excited my wife got on our honeymoon when I put my clothes back on -- Alright, I said -- I just dropped everything, rolled up my sleeves, and put ALL my time into my reviews -- Now, I said, my reviewer ranking should be way up there -- I was so excited -- I checked my reviewer ranking -- and it said -- #GETALIFE -- No respect, I yell ya. No respect at all." RIP Rodney. GIVE Reviews. This is my standard for writing reviews. [G]enuine - Honest, trustworthy review intended to help people in the Amazon family. [I]nformational - Provide information related to this product in a concise matter. [V]aluable - Provide value to the reader to help determine if this product is for them. [E]nlightening - This review needs to go beyond product information such that the reader learns something they did not otherwise know. [+] Where is the HELPFUL button? If you are reading this review via clicking a photo (i.e., viewing in a pop-up window), then the helpful button will not show. To give this review a helpful vote, simply cut&paste the link below into a new browser window to go directly to this review's page where the helpful button will be available. Thank you! https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1ZGKU72XOZHR9 ps. Don't forget to up-vote if you liked this review, or you think this review will help others.