- Folate - Wikipedia
Serum folate level reflects folate status, but erythrocyte folate level better reflects tissue stores after intake An erythrocyte folate level of 140 μg L or lower indicates inadequate folate status
- Folic Acid (Folate): Benefits, Uses, Dosage, and Risk - WebMD
What Is Folate? Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a type of B vitamin that your body uses to make healthy blood cells and support your nervous system
- Folate Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
Folate is especially important when you're pregnant, as it aids in fetal development While folate deficiency is rare, it can cause severe complications such as birth defects and anemia
- Folate: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Precautions
Folate is a natural form of vitamin B9 essential for making DNA and supporting healthy cell division Folate can help prevent neural tube defects in babies and reduce the risk of stroke, especially when paired with certain medications
- Folic Acid: Benefits, Foods, Deficiency, and More - Healthline
“Folate” is the generic name that encompasses all forms of vitamin B9, including folic acid and 5-MTHF Folic acid is a specific synthetic form of this vitamin
- Folate (Folic Acid) - Vitamin B9 • The Nutrition Source
Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, water-soluble and naturally found in many foods It is also added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form of folic acid; this form is actually better absorbed than that from food sources—85% vs 50%, respectively
- Folic Acid: Facts for Clinicians | Folic Acid | CDC
Folic acid is the only form of folate (vitamin B9) shown to help prevent neural tube defects All women capable of becoming pregnant should get 400 micrograms of folic acid daily
- Folate - Health Professional Fact Sheet - Office of Dietary Supplements
Folate (folic acid) overview for health professionals Research health effects, dosing, sources, deficiency, side effects, and interactions here
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