Is methylfolate a form of folic acid?

The main difference between L methylfolate and folic acid is that L-methylfolate is primarily the biologically active form of folate whereas folic acid or vitamin B9 is one of the several types of vitamins converted into folate in the body. Furthermore, L-methylfolate is important for DNA replication,  the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine, while folic acid deficiency can cause anemia with symptoms including feeling tired, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, open sores on the tongue, and changes in the color of the skin or hair.  
Is methylfolate a form of folic acid
In brief, L-methylfolate and folic acid are two types of biochemical compounds important for metabolism. And, they both play a key role in DNA replication in cell division. 

Magnafolate®  L Methylfolate(active folate) raw material/L Methylfolate(active folate) ingredient.
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