Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 2 Researches
8
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet 
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B₆ (as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
2.5 mg
147%
Folate (800 mcg as 6S)-5MTHF-Methyltetrahydrofolate Glucosamine Salt)
1,360 mcg DFE‡
340%
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)
5,000 mcg
208,330%

Top Medical Research Studies

We aimed to understand how folic acid affects bone cancer pain, a challenging condition that isn't easily managed with typical treatments. In our study, we induced bone cancer pain in rats by injecting Walker 256 tumor cells into their tibia. To assess pain response, we measured how quickly they withdrew their paws in response to pressure and heat.

Throughout the study, we found that rats suffering from bone cancer pain showed a significant reduction in their pain thresholds. However, with continuous folic acid treatment, these thresholds improved, indicating a notable analgesic effect. We examined the levels of P2X2 and P2X3 receptors—known to play a role in pain signaling—and noticed they were elevated in the pain-afflicted rats. Remarkably, folic acid treatment resulted in a notable decrease in these receptors in both the spinal cord and relevant nerve ganglia.

This suggests that folic acid not only relieves pain but also acts by downregulating specific receptors associated with pain. We believe that our findings position folic acid as a promising option for alleviating bone cancer pain in clinical settings.
We undertook a study to investigate the effects of different doses of folic acid on bone health during pregnancy, particularly focusing on bone resorption markers associated with osteoporosis. In this randomized, double-blind trial, forty-five pregnant women participated, with some taking a high dose of 5 mg per day and others taking a lower dose of 0.5 mg per day throughout their pregnancy.

Our findings indicated that higher doses of folic acid appeared to help lower important markers of bone resorption, namely soluble Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B ligand (sRANKL) and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNFα), while increasing Osteoprotegerin (OPG). This balance may contribute to improved bone health, potentially reducing the risk of Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis (PAO) in affected women.

While the study did not directly measure bone pain outcomes, the biochemical changes observed suggest an encouraging approach to support bone health and prevent complications that can lead to pain and fractures. Overall, we believe that higher folic acid doses during pregnancy may offer beneficial effects on bone metabolism, thus contributing positively to women’s health in this crucial period.

Most Useful Reviews

9.5
Effective pain relief
I can feel the pain relief after three days of usage. There is no bone pain in my foot after jogging or any weight-based exercise; I highly recommend it for neuropathy patients.
9.5
Sciatica relief
Wonderful! This excellent product helped me to eliminate my bone pain from sciatica. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
8.8
Reduced inflammation
I’ve noticed a reduction in inflammation and bone pain since taking this supplement. It has been a great help in managing my chronic pain without always relying on medications.

Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 2 Researches
8
  • All Researches
We aimed to understand how folic acid affects bone cancer pain, a challenging condition that isn't easily managed with typical treatments. In our study, we induced bone cancer pain in rats by injecting Walker 256 tumor cells into their tibia. To assess pain response, we measured how quickly they withdrew their paws in response to pressure and heat.

Throughout the study, we found that rats suffering from bone cancer pain showed a significant reduction in their pain thresholds. However, with continuous folic acid treatment, these thresholds improved, indicating a notable analgesic effect. We examined the levels of P2X2 and P2X3 receptors—known to play a role in pain signaling—and noticed they were elevated in the pain-afflicted rats. Remarkably, folic acid treatment resulted in a notable decrease in these receptors in both the spinal cord and relevant nerve ganglia.

This suggests that folic acid not only relieves pain but also acts by downregulating specific receptors associated with pain. We believe that our findings position folic acid as a promising option for alleviating bone cancer pain in clinical settings.
We undertook a study to investigate the effects of different doses of folic acid on bone health during pregnancy, particularly focusing on bone resorption markers associated with osteoporosis. In this randomized, double-blind trial, forty-five pregnant women participated, with some taking a high dose of 5 mg per day and others taking a lower dose of 0.5 mg per day throughout their pregnancy.

Our findings indicated that higher doses of folic acid appeared to help lower important markers of bone resorption, namely soluble Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B ligand (sRANKL) and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNFα), while increasing Osteoprotegerin (OPG). This balance may contribute to improved bone health, potentially reducing the risk of Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis (PAO) in affected women.

While the study did not directly measure bone pain outcomes, the biochemical changes observed suggest an encouraging approach to support bone health and prevent complications that can lead to pain and fractures. Overall, we believe that higher folic acid doses during pregnancy may offer beneficial effects on bone metabolism, thus contributing positively to women’s health in this crucial period.

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.6
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
9.5
Effective pain relief
I can feel the pain relief after three days of usage. There is no bone pain in my foot after jogging or any weight-based exercise; I highly recommend it for neuropathy patients.
9.5
Sciatica relief
Wonderful! This excellent product helped me to eliminate my bone pain from sciatica. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
8.8
Reduced inflammation
I’ve noticed a reduction in inflammation and bone pain since taking this supplement. It has been a great help in managing my chronic pain without always relying on medications.
8.3
Bone health support
Excellent Vitamin B12, concentrated for the body at 5000mcg, is beneficial for bone health. I strongly recommend it.
7.5
Nerve pain improvement
It works well for my husband's nerve pain, and it's easy to swallow.

Frequently Asked Questions

9.5
Effective pain relief
I can feel the pain relief after three days of usage. There is no bone pain in my foot after jogging or any weight-based exercise; I highly recommend it for neuropathy patients.
8.8
Reduced inflammation
I’ve noticed a reduction in inflammation and bone pain since taking this supplement. It has been a great help in managing my chronic pain without always relying on medications.
9.5
Sciatica relief
Wonderful! This excellent product helped me to eliminate my bone pain from sciatica. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
8.3
Bone health support
Excellent Vitamin B12, concentrated for the body at 5000mcg, is beneficial for bone health. I strongly recommend it.
We aimed to understand how folic acid affects bone cancer pain, a challenging condition that isn't easily managed with typical treatments. In our study, we induced bone cancer pain in rats by injecting Walker 256 tumor cells into their tibia. To assess pain response, we measured how quickly they withdrew their paws in response to pressure and heat.

Throughout the study, we found that rats suffering from bone cancer pain showed a significant reduction in their pain thresholds. However, with continuous folic acid treatment, these thresholds improved, indicating a notable analgesic effect. We examined the levels of P2X2 and P2X3 receptors—known to play a role in pain signaling—and noticed they were elevated in the pain-afflicted rats. Remarkably, folic acid treatment resulted in a notable decrease in these receptors in both the spinal cord and relevant nerve ganglia.

This suggests that folic acid not only relieves pain but also acts by downregulating specific receptors associated with pain. We believe that our findings position folic acid as a promising option for alleviating bone cancer pain in clinical settings.
We undertook a study to investigate the effects of different doses of folic acid on bone health during pregnancy, particularly focusing on bone resorption markers associated with osteoporosis. In this randomized, double-blind trial, forty-five pregnant women participated, with some taking a high dose of 5 mg per day and others taking a lower dose of 0.5 mg per day throughout their pregnancy.

Our findings indicated that higher doses of folic acid appeared to help lower important markers of bone resorption, namely soluble Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B ligand (sRANKL) and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNFα), while increasing Osteoprotegerin (OPG). This balance may contribute to improved bone health, potentially reducing the risk of Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis (PAO) in affected women.

While the study did not directly measure bone pain outcomes, the biochemical changes observed suggest an encouraging approach to support bone health and prevent complications that can lead to pain and fractures. Overall, we believe that higher folic acid doses during pregnancy may offer beneficial effects on bone metabolism, thus contributing positively to women’s health in this crucial period.

References

  1. Gu YJ, Qian HY, Zhou F, Zhang L, Chen L, et al. Folic acid relieves bone cancer pain by downregulating P2X2/3 receptors in rats. Brain Res. 2023;1811:148405. doi:10.1016/j.brainres.2023.148405
  2. Fathi Maroufi N, Ghorbanihaghjo A, Sayyah Melli M, Vaezi M, Hekmati Azar Mehrabani Z, et al. Effects of High and Low Doses of Folic Acid on the Soluble Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B Ligand/Osteoprotegerin Ratio during Pregnancy. Iran J Public Health. 2017;46:517.
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