L-Methylfolate (Levomefolate calcium (Deplin, Enlyte))
Drug Class: Medical food / Active folate
The biologically active form of folate (vitamin B9) used as adjunctive treatment for depression and for patients with MTHFR gene variants who cannot convert folic acid efficiently.
Common Side Effects of L-Methylfolate
- Generally well-tolerated
- Rare: nausea
- Rare: bloating
- Rare: irritability