Folate and folic acid are terms that identify vitamin B9. Folate actually refers to the tetrahydrofolate (THF) derivative found naturally in fresh fruits, vegetables and beans. Folate is a natural ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older people, suggests research published online in the journal Evidence Based ...

A UK-wide consultation on the amount of folic acid to be added to flour to help prevent neural tube defects in the womb is now underway. Neural tube defects are severe birth defects of the brain and ...