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

Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about ...

When it comes to eating healthy, most people understand how important key nutrients like protein and fats are -- but vitamins ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” If you're pregnant or trying to conceive, you may have heard about the importance of folate ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

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 ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining high levels of focus, mood stability, and energy can often feel like an uphill battle. Many individuals find themselves struggling with brain fog, fatigue, and ...

If you like the idea of warding off disease by taking vitamin supplements, you’ve probably been disheartened by the research in this area over the last few years. A new study won’t help. It finds that ...

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 ...

New California law adding folic acid to corn masa will help reduce birth defects in the Latino and Hispanic community.