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L-Methylfolate 2.5 mg

Metabolic Maintenance
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(78 ratings)
Glycine 270 mg
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Score73
A substantial active-folate capsule may fit a defined need, but incidental glycine and weak glycine economics limit broader value.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Score 73

A substantial active-folate capsule may fit a defined need, but incidental glycine and weak glycine economics limit broader value.
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$40.00($0.44 per serving)
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Analysis

The capsule provides L-methylfolate equivalent to 4.2 mg DFE. That is a substantial active-folate amount and should be chosen for a defined folate purpose.

Glycine appears at 270 mg and functions only as a minor companion. It lacks source or purity details and is too low for common standalone goals.

Ninety one-capsule servings support an established regimen. The product makes sense only when the methylfolate amount is desired, not as a way to obtain glycine.

Who is it for
  • Adults with a defined methylfolate need
  • Users seeking active folate
  • People not relying on glycine
Best for
  • Specialty L-methylfolate use
  • One-capsule folate routines
  • Users wanting a lower specialty dose than other versions

Pros

  • Provides active L-methylfolate
  • Clearly states both actives
  • Ninety servings
  • One capsule per serving

Cons

  • Only 270 mg glycine
  • No glycine purity grade
  • Poor glycine-specific value
  • Folate dose still warrants clear purpose

Warnings

  • Substantial folate can mask blood signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, so B12 status should be considered before prolonged use.
  • People with bipolar disorder should use specialty-dose methylfolate with clinical supervision because mood activation can occur.
  • Review concurrent antifolate medicines such as methotrexate with a prescriber.

Nutrient quality

74 High impact

High-dose methylfolate with glycine in capsules gives the formula reasonable ingredient quality. The amounts are useful, though dose depth or delivery detail leaves room for improvement.

Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

Important active details are incomplete or internally inconsistent. Serving guidance and the complete inactive-ingredient list are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The aggregate rating is strong but the review volume limits confidence. No review excerpts are supplied to assess repeated complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

Value for money

67 High impact

Premium positioning or disclosure limits weaken the value case. The useful active content appears limited relative to the serving cost.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Folate
4.2 mg DFE
Glycine
270 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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Glycine · 270 mg OverallScore47
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The glycine amount is clear, but no premium grade, branded source, or purity certification is provided. At 270 mg, the serving is too low for focused sleep support. High cost per gram limits value for anyone primarily seeking glycine.

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