Methyl Protect provides 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (active folate), pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (active B6), methylcobalamin (active B12), riboflavin 5'-phosphate (active vitamin B2), and betaine anhydrous (trimethylglycine). These five nutrients support the methylation process.
Methylation is the addition of a methyl group (a carbon atom with three hydrogen atoms attached) to proteins, enzymes, chemicals, DNA, or amino acids such as homocysteine. It is a vital and fundamental process involved in numerous biochemical pathways involving detoxification, cardiovascular health, neurological health, eye health, muscle health, bone health, and redox balance. Effective methylation also plays a role in the biosynthesis and breakdown of catecholamines, such as epinephrine. This is an important aspect of proper adrenal gland function.