An Overview of (Diabetic) Peripheral Neuropathy and the
Using of Folate, B6, and B12
Metanx® is a prescription medical food for the dietary management of endothelial dysfunction in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
How is the >Metanx® type of formulation different (and better) than the ususal over-the-counter vitamins?
Traditional over-the-counter vitamins are synthetic forms of the nutrients found in nature. This is the case for common B-vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. Each of these must be converted into their natural, active forms before they can actually be used by the body's cells for such vital functions as DNA production, cell reproduction and homocysteine metabolism.
| B Vitamin | Active Form | |
|---|---|---|
| Folic acid |  |
L-methylfolate |
| Vitamin B6 | |
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate |
| Vitamin B12 | |
Methylcobalamin |
This is a prescription medical food and has a unique formulation providing the active forms of folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 to hopefully manage the distinct nutritional requirements of diabetic neuropathy patients who often experience numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in their feet.
| Each Metanx® tablet contains: | |
|---|---|
| L-methylfolate Calcium (as Metafolin®) | 3mg |
| Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate | 35mg |
| Methylcobalamin | 2mg |
The bioefficacy of one Metanx® tablet can be compared to taking 19 folic acid tablets (1mg each) 2 B12 tablets (1mg each), and 2 B6 tablets (25mg each).
Did you know?
Up to 50% of individuals are unable to fully convert folic acid into the active form of folate, L-methylfolate.Metanx® is available to nutritionally manage endothelial dysfunction associated with numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in diabetic neuropathy patients.
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