Maternal serum folate levels during early to midpregnancy show a U-shaped association with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring. Both low and high folate levels are linked to an increased ...

Folic acid supplementation throughout pregnancy was correlated with a lower risk of early-onset Kawasaki disease in offspring, a Japanese observational study showed. In a propensity score-matched ...

This multitasking vitamin supports a healthy heart, brain, pregnancy and more. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN The B vitamin folate plays a role in reproductive, cardiovascular, cognitive ...

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 ...

Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

Your brain depends on steady folate levels more than you think. Folate is a B vitamin that plays a role in many aspects of your health, including your brain. Low folate intake is linked to mood ...

Folic acid, also known as B9, is a water-soluble vitamin belonging to the folate group. Necessary for human survival, it is an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own, nor can it ...