methyl multi without iron - 240 vegetable capsules | this vegan formula features activated vitamin cofactors and folate as quatrefolic® (5-mthf) | patented albion traacs chelated mineral complexes pure therapro rx <b>new look, same pure formula! methyl multi without iron</b> is a proprietary multivitamin/mineral blend made from high-quality, hypoallergenic ingredients. this formulation features activated vitamin cofactors and folate as quatrefolic (5-mthf) for optimal utilization with patented albion traacs chelated mineral complexes in vegetable capsules. methyl multi without iron is comprised of a balanced nutrient formula to support; antioxidant protection with vitamins c and e and phase i detoxification with beta-carotene and selenium. <p></p><b>quatrefolic vs folic acid</b> <p></p> quatrefolic is the glucosamine salt of (6s)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate and is structurally analogous to the reduced and active form of folic acid so quatrefolic completely bypasses the "damaged" mthfr conversion step and delivers a "finished" folate the body can immediately use without any kind of metabolization. the other advantage is that quatrefolic passes the gastric barrier and is absorbed mainly in the small intestine by a carrier mediated mechanism. the carrier is not saturated and this enables quatrefolic to ensure a higher folate uptake. <p></p> <b>mecobalactive</b> <p></p> vitamin b12 is provided as mecobalactive . this patented form of methylcobalamin has very high purity; no harmful solvents are used in its production. <p></p> all pure therapro rx formulas meet or exceed cgmp quality standards. this product is manufactured in the united states, in a gmp-certified facility.