Folate, an essential B vitamin, is necessary for the human body to function and many countries, including the United States, ...

Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 that's often added to fortified foods and used in supplements. Learn about its benefits and sources, your risk of deficiency, and more.

Folic Acid: Now Hear This Lentils, a source of folic acid, significantly reduce hearing and memory loss. They don't taste too bad either. By Lydia Fong published May 1, 2007 - last reviewed on ...

Folic acid plays a dual role in breast cancer depending on dose and context. While moderate intake may reduce risk, high levels or genetic variants disrupting metabolism may promote tumor ...

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.

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills ...

The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.

Approximately one in four women in Canada are unaware of the benefits of taking folic acid before and during pregnancy to prevent certain birth defects – a percentage that has not improved in more ...

It was time for the Great Tortilla Folic Acid Test. The 3.5-ounce bag of folic acid powder was available on Amazon for $20. I washed out my mouth with water, closed my eyes and took two warm corn ...

Neural tube defects affect the Latino population at higher rates than other groups, yet a simple way to prevent these birth defects hasn't been made mandatory.

A folic acid deficiency can be hard to spot, says Ludlam-Raine, which is another reason why having doctors checking in on your health while pregnant is so important.