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Folate

Also called: Vitamin B9, methylfolate, folic acid

Needed to make DNA and red blood cells and for methylation. Critical before and during early pregnancy. Works hand in hand with B12.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • Planning pregnancy and pregnancy
  • Folate-deficiency anemia
  • High homocysteine
  • Mood support

Found naturally in

  • Leafy greens
  • Lentils and chickpeas
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
What variations of folate exist?Our top pick, what to skip, and how to read the label

Label red flags

  • Very high folate without B12, which can mask a B12 deficiency

Check with a provider

  • Taking methotrexate or anti-seizure medications
  • Some people feel anxious or wired on methylfolate. Ask your provider about starting with a low dose.
  • If you're anemic, check B12 too before treating with folate alone

Related conditions

Celiac disease

Supplements that contain it

8 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary list folate on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of blood cells: red blood cells, four kinds of white blood cell, and platelets

Blood & immune system

Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, and white blood cells defend you from infection. In autoimmune disease, that defense system targets your own tissues.

Illustration of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

Reproductive organs

Your ovaries and uterus shape your cycle, fertility, and hormones. Sex hormones also influence the immune system, one reason autoimmune disease is more common in women.

Illustration of the human brain

Brain & nerves

Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves carry every signal in your body, from movement and sensation to mood and memory.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.

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