EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 16 MIN
NutraCast: Beyond prenatals: Folate’s crucial role in methylation, women’s health and more
from NutraIngredients NutraCast · host William Reed Ltd
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a vital nutrient that plays a pivotal role in cell growth and development. The CDC recommends all women capable of becoming pregnant take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects in a baby’s developing brain and spine. But what is folate’s role outside of pregnancy?
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Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a vital nutrient that plays a pivotal role in cell growth and development. The CDC recommends all women capable of becoming pregnant take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects in a baby’s developing brain and spine. But what is folate’s role outside of pregnancy?
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