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[6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate increases plasma folate more effectively than folic acid in women with the homozygous or wild-type 677C-->T polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is responsible for the synthesis of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). The 677C-->T mutation of MTHFR reduces the activity of this enzyme. The aim of this study was, first, to compare pharmacokinetic parameters of [6S]-5-MTHF and folic acid (FA) in women with the homozygous (TT) and wild-type (CC) 677C-->T mutation, and second, to explore genotype differences. The metabolism of [6S]-5-MTHF and FA was evaluated by measuring plasma folate derivatives. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH:Healthy females (TT, n= 16; CC, n= 8) received a single oral dose of FA (400 microg) and [6S]-5-MTHF (416 microg) in a randomized crossover design. Plasma folate was measured up to 8 h after supplementation. Concentration-time-profile [area under the curve of the plasma folate concentration vs. time (AUC)], maximum concentration (C(max)) and time-to-reach-maximum (t(max)) were calculated. KEY RESULTS:AUC and C(max) were significantly higher, and t(max) significantly shorter for [6S]-5-MTHF compared with FA in both genotypes. A significant difference between the genotypes was observed for t(max) after FA only (P < 0.05). Plasma folate consisted essentially of 5-MTHF irrespective of the folate form given. Unmetabolized FA in plasma occurs regularly following FA supplementation, but rarely with [6S]-5-MTHF. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS:These data suggest that [6S]-5-MTHF increases plasma folate more effectively than FA irrespective of the 677C-->T mutation of the MTHFR. This natural form of folate could be an alternative to FA supplementation or fortification.

SUBMITTER: Prinz-Langenohl R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2807663 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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[6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate increases plasma folate more effectively than folic acid in women with the homozygous or wild-type 677C-->T polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.

Prinz-Langenohl R R   Brämswig S S   Tobolski O O   Smulders Y M YM   Smith D E C DE   Finglas P M PM   Pietrzik K K  

British journal of pharmacology 20091201 8


<h4>Background and purpose</h4>5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is responsible for the synthesis of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). The 677C-->T mutation of MTHFR reduces the activity of this enzyme. The aim of this study was, first, to compare pharmacokinetic parameters of [6S]-5-MTHF and folic acid (FA) in women with the homozygous (TT) and wild-type (CC) 677C-->T mutation, and second, to explore genotype differences. The metabolism of [6S]-5-MTHF and FA was evaluated by mea  ...[more]

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