Active Folic Acid, 120 capsules

Innovative fourfold formula for growth, development, blood formation and the nervous system

Active folic acid (folate) is an essential vitamin. It is very important for our physical and mental well‑being as well as for growth and cell division. Pregnant women especially need this B vitamin to ensure their unborn child develops properly. Smokers and people with chronic illnesses also have an increased requirement.

Unfortunately, folate deficiency is widespread in our society. We can only poorly absorb the vitamin from our diet because a large proportion (75%) is indigestible. In addition, a further 60–95% is lost during food preparation, so that at best we can only utilise 40% of the folates consumed.

This combination product is particularly well suited to correcting a folate deficiency because it also contains vitamins B6 and B12.

This combination product contains exclusively the patented Quatrefolic^®. It is the highest‑quality folate on the market and has the highest bioavailability of all forms of folic acid. Unlike folic acid, it is already metabolically active and can be utilised by our metabolism immediately and without further conversion steps. Quatrefolic^® therefore acts much more quickly and effectively than typical folic acid supplements.

Vitamin B6 as pyridoxal‑5‑phosphate is up to 10 times more effective than simple pyridoxine, because it is metabolised directly without conversion processes in the liver. This particularly benefits the 20% of the population who absorb vitamin B6 poorly or not at all from their diet or cannot convert it into its biologically active form (e.g. in zinc deficiency).

Vitamin B12 is present in its natural, bioactive forms methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, because they carry out different functions in our body:

Methylcobalamin is the most common form of vitamin B12 in the blood and brain. It is involved in reactivating folate, helps with homocysteine breakdown and is a component of S‑adenosylmethionine (SAM), which, for example, regulates the formation of neurotransmitters.

Adenosylcobalamin, on the other hand, is found mainly in tissues and is important for energy production. It is involved in the formation of important amino acids and hormones.

Nutritional properties

• Folate contributes to the growth of maternal tissue during pregnancy and to normal amino acid synthesis. It has a role in cell division.
• Folate contributes to normal blood formation and to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• Folate contributes to normal mental function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy metabolism and has a role in cell division.
• Vitamin B12 contributes to normal nervous system function and to normal mental function.
• Vitamin B12 and folic acid contribute to normal homocysteine metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 contribute to normal formation of red blood cells and, like folic acid, to normal immune system function.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis and to normal energy metabolism.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal nervous system function and to normal mental function as well as to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism as well as to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.

Nutritional declaration

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011

Ingredients

Cellulose (filler), Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (veg. capsule); Vitamins.

Recommended use

1 EMBO-CAPS® daily with meals.

Manufacturer's note

Not suitable for children under 10 years.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place protected from light (do not refrigerate).

Legal information

The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of small children.