Does Folate Help With Prenatal Folate Form?
The active form 5-MTHF in prenatal vitamins reduces unmetabolized folic acid buildup in mothers and fetuses compared to synthetic folic acid.
Moderate EvidenceEvidence Summary
The active form 5-MTHF in prenatal vitamins reduces unmetabolized folic acid buildup in mothers and fetuses compared to synthetic folic acid.
Effective Dose
1000 mcg DFE 6S-5-MTHF daily
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