The Complete Guide to Folic Acid, Folate, and L-Methylfolate

Posted by Elizma Lambert, ND on June 28, 2022

Folate is a nutrient that is crucial for your health. Whether you are pregnant, trying to conceive, want to support good methylation, or just want to be a healthy person, you need enough folate for crucial biochemical processes.^†

Also known as vitamin B9, folate is found in many supplements. But folate is not just a form of folic acid. In this article, we’ll explore why it is important to understand the difference between types of folate and how each one can impact your health.

Folate vs. Folic Acid in Pregnancy: Which is Best?

Posted by Seeking Health on October 15, 2021

Conventional prenatal advice says that pregnant women need folic acid supplementation to prevent birth defects. But this actually misses a key aspect about folic acid: it’s not methylated or active. The body must go through several conversion steps to make it usable.

Topics: Dietary Supplements, Folate, Folic Acid, MTHFR, Pregnancy

10 Side Effects of Folic Acid

Posted by Seeking Health on June 19, 2021

The side effects of consuming folic acid are not well known.

Lab research shows us the many negative effects folic acid has on enzymes. We are now beginning to realize the repercussions it can have for human consumption as well. Ironically, consuming folic acid might lead to an actual folate deficiency!

Topics: 5-MTHF, DHFR, Dietary Supplements, Folate, Folic Acid, Folinic Acid, L-Methylfolate, Methylfolate, MTHFR, Side Effects

7 Signs You Need Methylation Support

Posted by Kinsey Jackson, MS, CNS®, CFMP® on April 26, 2019

Do you struggle with mood, metabolism, or MTHFR? Your methylation might be crying out for help!

Or, perhaps you already know your methylation needs support. But you’ve discovered that you’re too sensitive for most methylation support supplements?

Fret not friend, we have your methylation solution!

Topics: Folate, Health, L-Methylfolate, Methylation, Methylfolate, Supplementation