Understanding the role of zinc in supporting methylation can help those with MTHFR mutations improve their methylation balance and overall well-being.

L-5MTHF is the active form of folate, but ironically, it is far less studied than the synthetic (inactive) form folic acid. Because of that, the safe upper limit of L-5MTHF is not known precisely, but we can draw some conclusions from existing data about the risks of high-dose folic acid.