Folinic Acid

Folinic acid (also known as calcium folinate or Leucovorin) is an active, reduced form of vitamin B9 that bypasses normal enzymatic conversion steps required by standard synthetic folic acid. As nutritional support, folinic acid can help maintain balanced methylation and homocysteine levels, healthy cognition, and mood. Seeking Health offers this methyl-free folate in a tasty, well-digested and delicious lozenge.

60 Lozenges - 800 mcg

Folate is essential for healthy methylation, proper growth, development, and cognitive function. However, some people are sensitive to the active form of folate (methylfolate). They may experience side effects including headaches, nervousness, or rapid heartbeat after taking methylated nutrients. Folinic acid is an excellent, bioavailable, methyl-free alternative suitable for these individuals. Folinic acid is quickly converted into methylfolate, the primary form of folate in the human body. In this way, folinic acid supports optimal methylation, homocysteine levels, and energy.

Folinic Acid in Canada: There are currently no Leucovorin/Folinic Acid products approved by Health Canada for sale in the Canadian market. High dosages will be available by prescription only. Lower doses are available for personal use, but must be ordered and shipped from US-based partners (in accordance with their terms of service). Click 'Shop Now' above to confirm current availability.

Ingredients:

Amount Per Serving:

Folate (as folinic acid, calcium salt) ... 1360 mcg DFE (Dietary Folate Equivalent) / 800 mcg
Other Ingredients: Xylitol, ascorbyl palmitate, natural flavours, silica.

Free of: wheat. dairy, milk, artificial colours/flavours, egg, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts.

Suggested Usage & User Experience

Consult your health practitioner for usage instructions. As a natural supplement, individual results will vary. 

Core Benefit for MTHFR / Methyl-Sensitivity: A number of folinic acid users are people with the MTHFR gene mutation or slow COMT enzymes who may experience adverse side effects (such as jitters, heart palpitations, or moodiness) from standard synthetic folic acid or methylated B-vitamins (methylfolate). Users heavily praise this folinic acid product as a well-tolerated, non-methylated alternative form of vitamin B9. Some reviewers report noticeable improvements in energy levels, mental clarity, focus, and cognitive function.