Folate Maxx helps boost the immune system against harmful pathogens maintain the integrity of DNA and may help treat depression. Millions of Americans are folate deficient and have a mutated gene preventing absorption of folate or folic acid. Our form of L-Methylfolate is able to be synthesized and absorbed into the blood and reach the central nervous system. Folate deficiency can lead to decreased red blood cells anemia T-Cell deficiency and can be dangerous for women who are pregnant.