Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]
Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient.
In this episode, I explain why we need folate and the difference between folate and folic acid.
Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid.
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“The type of folate that is consumed matters.” - Brooke Boskovich
Show Notes:
What the difference is between folate and folic acid
Why we need folate
How folate works with other nutrients
Which foods have folates
What the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid are
"Folic acid supplementation and un-metabolized folic acid have been associated with increased risk for allergic diseases." - Brooke Boskovich
Folate for Fertility:
Eat folate-rich foods
Limit foods fortified with folic acid
Choose a high-quality prenatal vitamin with 5-MTHF
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29 Research Articles referenced in this episode (follow the link, then scroll to the bottom for the cited research)