Folate is a key pregnancy vitamin, but not all supplements are created equal. Here's what you need to know

Health experts say tighter regulations around pregnancy supplements are needed as newer brands replace folic acid — a key ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Low Clinical Utility of Folate Determinations in Primary Care Setting

It seems that folate determinations in patients without known risk factors for folate deficiency are of little clinical significance. Fortification of cereal products with folic acid is not mandatory ...
Medscape

FDA clears test for blood-coagulation/folate-metabolism disorders

Rockville, MD - The FDA has approved a test that can help predict a person's likelihood of developing ischemic stroke. The assay, called the F5/F2/MTHFR Nucleic Acid Test (Nanosphere, Northbrook, IL), ...

Folic Acid Vs. Methylfolate: Dietitians Reveal Which You Should Take

Before your body can use it, folic acid has to go through several metabolic steps to convert into L-methylfolate (5-MTHF), the active form of the vitamin. Naturally occurring folate also requires ...
Healthline

Folic Acid vs. Folate — What’s the Difference?

Folate and folic acid are different forms of vitamin B9. While there’s a distinct difference between the two, their names are often used interchangeably. Even professionals can be confused about the ...