Folate comes in various forms, including folinic acid and folic acid. Each form has a different absorption rate and clinical uses.
Nutrition during pregnancy can be overwhelming and confusing. Some of the most prevalent questions we see from our BabyCenter Community involve methylfolate and folic acid: Are they the same thing?
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 ...