Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Foods high in folate include lentils, beef liver, beets, and asparagus. Folate, ...

Folic acid is a must for all women of child-bearing age. Find out how much you need to take, what foods boast this vitamin and how it’ll help you stay healthy. When we hear of folic acid (also called ...

Taking a folic acid supplement is one of the most important things a woman can do during the early stages of her pregnancy because it can help prevent birth defects. A member of the B-vitamin family, ...

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The B vitamin folate plays a role in reproductive, cardiovascular, cognitive and mental health. The RDA for folate is 400 mcg for adults. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding need more. It’s in ...

Experts are questioning a study that suggests a link between high levels of folic acid in pregnant women and a greater risk for children with autism. Taking the nutrient folate during pregnancy can ...

You may have also heard of folic acid being taken by pregnant women, who have long been instructed to take folic acid to prevent birth defects. But does it have any benefits for men? S Seun Adeyeye ...

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 ...

I remember first learning about folic acid maybe 15 years ago in school. Unless you were a chemist "folic acid" and "folate" were pretty much interchangeable words – except that folate was the form of ...

RECENTLY, THE U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued several high-profile announcements around its work in determining the cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of these ...