Researchers think high doses of activated folic acid could reduce blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine, which studies have linked with cardiovascular diseases.

That's why folic acid is the form most commonly recommended for pregnant women. Is folate the same as vitamin B12? Despite being an essential nutrient in the B family of vitamins, folate is not ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Folate deficiency occurs when you have very low amounts of vitamin B9 in your body. Folate deficiency symptoms include fatigue, irritability, diarrhea, and ...

Folate, also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient for the human body.Many foods naturally contain folate, such as dark-green leafy vegetables, beans, whole grains, and eggs ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Folate is a naturally occurring water-soluble B vitamin. Folic acid is a synthetic (manmade) form of folate often added to foods and taken in supplement form.

Folate is commonly known as vitamin B9. It is abundant in leafy greens and beef liver. Find out about the health benefits of folate.

Researchers examined the folic acid dosages the mothers took during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, sorting the children into groups based on their moms’ daily intake: no folic acid, up to 0.4 ...

Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older people, suggests research published online in the journal Evidence ...

The Folate Factor Among the busiest of B vitamins, folate has a special role in depression treatment. By Hara Estroff Marano published January 2, 2019 - last reviewed on March 4, 2019 ...

Folate is a B vitamin that's crucial for cell growth and helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spine. Dietitians share 9 folate-rich foods to add to your diet.

Anemia isn’t always caused by a lack of iron. Not getting enough folate (folic acid) can harm your health, too. WebMD explains the complications of folate deficiency.

Both low and high folate levels were linked to an increased risk for congenital heart disease, with vitamin B12 deficiency and elevated homocysteine levels further exacerbating this risk.