Question 1

Your ad says 1000mcg of mf.  i order and my bottle says 1667 mcg of which 1000mcg is mf.  what is the form of the rest?

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The NOW Methyl Folate contains a trademark branded and patented raw material called Quatrefolic.  It is a reduced and methylated form of Methyl Folate, that ensures higher level of absorption of methyl folate by the body, as it bypasses the gastric barrier and is absorbed mainly in the small intestine.  The Quatrefolic is a patented molecule that combines methyl folate with glucosamine and other methylation factors such as B6 and B12.  So to answer your question the other 667 mcg consist of factors such as glucosamine and B6 and B12 bound to the methyl folate in order to not only improve its absorption but to reduce the accumulation of unmetabolized folic acid in the body (which the body cannot use).  Although we are not permitted in this forum to list any websites, all of this would be best understood if you could google "Quatrafolic" and look at the company's website, (who manufacturers the raw material) where you can get a very comprehensive discussion and explanation of this product.

Question 2

Are these tablets scored?  Can they be cut in half?

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No, these are small mini-tablets, so swallowing shouldn’t be a problem. If you’re concerned about the amount per pill, there is no toxicity for foliate; only a possibility of masking B-12 deficiency anemia symptoms, which we caution about on the product label. If you want a lower amount, you can use a tablet cutter or take every other day; but there is no known health risk of taking this amount, other than the potential B-12 issue.

Question 3

Why is the Proposition 65 announced on the top of this product?

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Food & Dietary supplements containing small traces of certain chemicals are legally required to have a Prop 65 warning in order to be sold in the state of California. For more specific information as to the reason why some of our NOW products list this warning feel free to check out our FAQ page on www.nowfoods.com.

Question 4

I have the mthf mutation too . does this come in a 5 mg?

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Yes. The Now brand makes a 5000mcg

Asin	B01G5EQEWC
Best Sellers Rank	#8 in Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) Supplements
Date First Available	May 25, 2016
Item Model Number	0491
Manufacturer	NOW
Product Dimensions	1.88 x 1.88 x 3.44 inches; 1.44 ounces

NOW Supplements, Methyl Folate 1000 mcg, Co-Enzyme B Vitamin, 90 Tabs

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