5-MTHF (Methylfolate)

Origin of Ingredient

Food-derived, fermentation-derived or manufactured vitamin form produced to a defined potency specification.

History of Ingredient

5-MTHF (Methylfolate) developed from nutrition and deficiency research and is now used as a defined nutrient form in supplements. Bioavailability and legal conditions can differ between chemical forms.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

Folate provided in the named chemical or coenzyme form; potency is expressed according to the relevant nutrient convention.

UK Legal Claim

• Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
• Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
• Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
• Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
• Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

EU Legal Claim

• Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
• Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
• Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
• Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
• Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Folate has a role in the process of cell division. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports normal energy and metabolic function.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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