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 ...

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

As erectile dysfunction severity increased, serum folic acid levels decreased, an analysis found. Folic acid deficiency may contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED), a new systematic review concludes.

Nutritionists once associated low levels of folic acid-a B vitamin found in fruits and leafy green vegetables-primarily with birth defects. But in recent years, epidemiological studies have ...

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 ...

Folic acid is one of the most important nutrients you can get during pregnancy, so it’s important to choose a supplement with ...

Folate, also called B9, is an essential B vitamin that our bodies use to form DNA and produce red blood cells. A folate deficiency can cause symptoms like weakness and headaches to depression and ...

Taking folic acid supplements before conception and in the first trimester of pregnancy continues to be a major line of defense against neural tube defects. The recommendation also aligns with ...

When you think about nutrition, folate may not be the first nutrient that comes to mind. However, this B vitamin is crucial for your health. Folate is required for DNA synthesis and forming new cells, ...

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 ...