L-methylfolate: a vitamin for your monoamines.
Synthesis of the monoamine neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine is regulated by L-methylfolate, a derivate of the vitamin folate.
Stahl
Stephen M
SM
Neuroscience Education Institute, 1930 Palomar Point Way, Ste. 101, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA.
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