L-Methylfolate — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Levomefolate calcium (Deplin, Enlyte)
Drug Class: Medical food / Active folate
L-Methylfolate is a Medical food / Active folate that may affect nutrient status or medication timing in some contexts. WePattern Pattern Health Intelligence maps evidence-qualified nutrient associations, side effects, and interaction context linked to L-Methylfolate.
Reported Nutrient Associations for L-Methylfolate
Peer-reviewed research reports relationships involving the following nutrients. WePattern surfaces them as evidence-qualified associations; they do not establish deficiency, causation, or a fixed timeline for an individual.
- Vitamin B12
- Zinc
Common Side Effects of L-Methylfolate
- Generally well-tolerated
- Rare: nausea
- Rare: bloating
- Rare: irritability
Key Drug Interactions — L-Methylfolate
L-Methylfolate has 6 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine)
- Methotrexate
- NSAIDs
- Levothyroxine
- Quinolone antibiotics
- Tetracycline antibiotics
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for L-Methylfolate?
L-Methylfolate has reported nutrient associations involving Vitamin B12, Zinc in clinical research. This does not establish that every person will become deficient or that the medication caused an individual result.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for L-Methylfolate?
WePattern maps reported associations involving: Vitamin B12, Zinc. The strength, mechanism, dose, duration, and clinical relevance vary, so a clinician or pharmacist should interpret them in context.
What are the side effects of L-Methylfolate?
Common side effects associated with L-Methylfolate include: Generally well-tolerated; Rare: nausea; Rare: bloating; Rare: irritability.