How folinic acid works
Folate metabolism and why folinic acid can help
Folinic acid participates in one‑carbon metabolism, supplying folate cofactors used in DNA synthesis and repair, methylation reactions, and amino acid metabolism. Because it is already a reduced folate, it can bypass certain enzymatic steps required by folic acid.
Key roles
- Supports nucleotide synthesis (DNA/RNA)
- Contributes to methylation cycles
- Assists in red blood cell production