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:

  1. Eat folate-rich foods

  2. Limit foods fortified with folic acid

  3. Choose a high-quality prenatal vitamin with 5-MTHF

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