Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]

Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]

Update: 2025-05-01
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Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient.

In this episode, I explain why we need folic acid and the difference between folate and folic acid.

Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid.

Show Notes:

  • What the difference is between folate and folic acid

  • Why we need folate

  • How folate works with other nutrients

  • Which foods have folates

  • What the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid are

"Folic acid supplementation and unmetabolized folic acid have been associated with increased risk for allergic diseases." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]

Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]