Folate: Folic Acid vs Methylfolate

You’ve been told that supplements just make “expensive urine,” and if you’re taking the wrong forms, that criticism is completely valid. In this episode, I’m breaking down the science of bioavailability and exposing why the supplement industry has been prioritizing cost and shelf stability over what actually works in your body. From creatine HCl vs. monohydrate to methylfolate vs. folic acid, the form of a nutrient determines whether it does anything at all.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro of Show

01:46 What is Bioavailability?

02:29 Different Types of Creatine 

04:04 Folic Acid vs. Methyfolate vs. Vitamin B12

07:04 Magnesium Deficiency Solutions

09:19 Risks of Supplementation without Proper Understanding

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