Folate (5-formyltetrahydrofolate [calcium salt], 5-methyltetrahydrofolate [glucosamine salt]) 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 100 mcg
Biotin 200 mcg
Pantothenic acid (D-calcium pantothenate) 100 mg
Chromium (polynicotinate) 200 mcg
Trimethylglycine (betaine) 50 mg
Choline bitartrate 75 mg
Inositol 75 mg
PABA 20 mg
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, medium chain triglycerides (Captex?300), silica.
Suggested Dose: Take 1-2 casules per day or as directed by your health care practitioner.
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