Folic acid must first be converted to its active form by a series of biochemical steps before it is able to be used by the body metafolin l methylfolate requires no conversion because it is bioidentical to the bio active form in other words it is body ready this can be useful for individuals whose bodies have difficulty converting folic acid to its active form the active folate in this formulation promotes heart health it also supports a healthy nervous system and the formation of healt