Folate

Vitamin B9 🟢 Strong

Essential for cell division and blood formation; key for preventing neural-tube defects around pregnancy.

⚠ PreconceptionSee cautions below; consult your physician for specifics.

Reviewed by Dr. Sungwoong Jung · Last reviewed Jul 16, 2026

Key benefits

Coenzyme for DNA synthesis/methylation

Prevents fetal neural-tube defects

Hematopoiesis, homocysteine

How it works

Evidence

🟢 StrongStrong for neural-tube defect prevention

🟡 Moderate / mixedLimited for other chronic-disease prevention

The same nutrient can differ for "correcting deficiency" vs "general prevention."

Suggested use

Start before planning pregnancy.

A general suggestion, not a prescription.

Cautions & interactions

High doses can mask B12 deficiency.

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Korea vs USA

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Prenatal essential

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folate/L-methylfolate

References

NIH ODS — Folate ↗

Grades/refs re-verified at each update (draft).

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