This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

Folate and folic acid are terms that identify vitamin B9. Folate actually refers to the tetrahydrofolate (THF) derivative found naturally in fresh fruits, vegetables and beans. Folate is a natural ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, you may have heard about the importance of folate ...

If you like the idea of warding off disease by taking vitamin supplements, you’ve probably been disheartened by the research in this area over the last few years. A new study won’t help. It finds that ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining high levels of focus, mood stability, and energy can often feel like an uphill battle. Many individuals find themselves struggling with brain fog, fatigue, and ...

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 Based ...

A UK-wide consultation on the amount of folic acid to be added to flour to help prevent neural tube defects in the womb is now underway. Neural tube defects are severe birth defects of the brain and ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Folic acid is an essential nutrient you’ve likely seen on food labels or vitamin bottles — often targeting pregnant women (since it helps ...