Levomefolate calcium also called Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate belongs to the folic acid family of vitamins (vitamin B9, folic acid), which is a coenzyme form of folic acid. 

Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-mthf) is a salt-forming methyl derivative form naturally produced by folic acid. 5-mthf is also known as L-methylfolate. 

It is the most biologically active and functional folic acid. In calcium salt form, it is easier to absorb than ordinary folic acid.

Levomefolate calcium is a stable salt of the naturally occurring form of folates and is the predominant folate form in foods.

Levomefolate is the calcium salt of 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, a biologically active form of folic acid that functions, in conjunction with Vitamin B12, as a methyl-group donor involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine.The availability of methyl groups is essential for a variety of methylation reactions including the synthesis of DNA and proper neural tube closure. Levomefolate is included in formulations of certain oral contraceptives to ensure adequate folic acid levels in women of child-bearing age to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. The combination of levomefolate and oral contraceptives increases folic acid levels.

Function

Folic acid from Levomefolate calcium(Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) will reduce the ability of cells to synthesize and repair DNA. Supplementing folic acid may be a more advantageous way to increase folic acid to reduce homocysteine levels, and support normal cell proliferation, vascular endothelial function. Cardiovascular disease, nervous system function, Especially supplementing 5-MTHF(Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube malformations and recurrence.

Ordinary folic acid must be converted to L- methylfolate to participate in the two main metabolic pathways: methylation process and DNA synthesis. The only form of free folic acid that usually appears in human plasma and cells is 5-mthf. Lack of folic acid is usually due to lack of vitamins, which leads to insufficient intake. During pregnancy, breastfeeding, and children's growth, the need for folic acid is increased.

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