MegaFolinic By Source Naturals Overview & Drug Interactions
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Supplement: MegaFolinic by Source Naturals
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This product contains
Below is a list of the 'active' ingredients listed on the supplement label for this product.
For a list of 'other ingredients', such as fillers, please see the 'Label Information' section on this page.
Calcium
Calcium is a vital nutrient found in various foods such as dairy products, certain vegetables, and many fortified items. Over 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, predominantly as hydroxyapatite. The remaining calcium circulates in the blood, extracellular fluid, muscles, and other tissues, where it is essential for processes like nerve signaling, muscle contraction, vascular activities, glandular secretion, and maintaining cell membrane and capillary permeability. It also plays critical roles in enzyme reactions, respiration, kidney function, and blood clotting, and is involved in neurotransmitter and hormone release, amino acid uptake, vitamin B12 absorption, and gastrin secretion. Calcium balance changes with age: it is positive during periods of growth, stable in adulthood, and tends to become negative in older age. Calcium loss occurs through feces, urine, sweat, and shedding skin cells. In women, reduced estrogen levels decrease calcium absorption and retention, increase bone turnover, and lead to lower bone mass. Calcium supplements come in various forms, including citrate and carbonate, which differ mainly in their calcium content and absorption rates. Calcium citrate is easily absorbed and can be taken without food, making it suitable for older adults or those with low stomach acid. In contrast, calcium carbonate, which contains a higher percentage of calcium, is best absorbed when taken with meals.
See More Information Regarding Calcium| Ingredient Group | Calcium |
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| Category | mineral |
- Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
Folate
| Ingredient Group | Vitamin B9 (Folate) |
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| Category | vitamin |
- Calcium Folinate
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Folic Acid
Description:Folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9, essential for health. Folate occurs naturally in foods like leafy vegetables, legumes, and fruits, while folic acid is the synthetic form used in supplements and fortified foods. Since 1998, the US has fortified cereals, baking flour, pasta, and bakery items with folic acid to prevent deficiencies. Naturally occurring folate, or pteroylpolyglutamate, has lower bioavailability (40% to 50%) compared to nearly 100% for synthetic folic acid. Foods rich in folate include asparagus, mushrooms, yeast, legumes, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, bananas, melons, oranges, tomatoes, lemons, and animal products like beef liver and kidney. Some supplements contain L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF), a reduced folate form. L-5-MTHF, dependent on vitamin B12 for metabolism, is absorbed faster and more effectively than folic acid, especially in individuals with specific MTHFR genotypes. Studies show that women taking L-5-MTHF had slightly higher red blood cell folate concentrations compared to those taking folic acid, although long-term use results in similar blood levels and effectiveness for preventing neural tube defects.
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Ingredient Group Vitamin B9 (folic acid) Category vitamin
Drugs that interact with MegaFolinic by Source Naturals
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Label Information
Supplement Facts:
| Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): | Adults and children 4 or more years of age |
|---|---|
| Minimum serving Sizes: |
1 Tablet(s)
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| Maximum serving Sizes: |
1 Tablet(s)
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| Servings per container | 120 |
| UPC/BARCODE | 021078020288 |
| Ingredient | Amount per Serving | Group | % DV, Adults & children 4+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium |
30 mg
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Calcium |
2%
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| Folate |
1360 mcg DFE
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Vitamin B9 (Folate) |
340%
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| Folic Acid |
800 mcg
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Vitamin B9 (folic acid) |
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| Other Ingredients: |
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Stearic Acid
Magnesium Stearate
Silica
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Label Statments:
| FDA Statement of Identity |
- Dietary Supplement
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| Formula |
- Bioactive form of folic acid
- Source Naturals MegaFolinic is a highly bioavailable source of folic acid that helps the body build healthy red blood cells. It supports healthy brain and neurological development along with healthy cell division. Folinic acid does not require the enzymatic conversion that folic acid does so there is enhanced effectiveness for many people. Research suggests that folinic acid is more bioavailable than folic acid because it is more rapidly converted into L-methylfolate.
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| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions |
- Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily.
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| Precautions |
- Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
- Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
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| Storage |
- Store in a cool, dry place.
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| Formulation |
- Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
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| FDA Disclaimer Statement |
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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| Brand IP Statement(s) |
- Copyright SOURCE NATURALS, INC.
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| General Statements |
- 800 mcg
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Brand Information
| Manufactured for: | |
|---|---|
| Name | Source Naturals, Inc. |
| Street Address | P. O. Box 2118 |
| City | Santa Cruz |
| State | CA |
| ZipCode | 95062 |
| Web Address | www.sourcenaturals.com |
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