Folic acid or folate?

Question

Hey ladies if you don’t know the difference between the two look this up on line, there’s some debate going on as to which is better and safer for Mom and baby. Which do you take? Which is better? I’m finding in my research that moms experience loss of miscarriages, or are not getting pregnant should really be on folate instead. Opinions?

Answer

I was on a regular prenatal and have had two chemical pregnancies.  There is a condition called MTH FR, there is a genetic test to see if you have it. Anyway, if you do have it,  it basically means your body doesn't break down folic acid, and you need folate. I didn't take the test, but switched to folate anyway. I just went to my local health food store and asked the informed employee which was the best. Mine is a little orange flavored tab that dissolve in my mouth.

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It really depends on you. A rather high percentage of the population is unable to process folic acid, without a blood test it’s impossible to know if that’s the case for you. It’s due to markers in your DNA. I’ve been TTC for over a year haven’t been tested, but because I’m doing IVF in March I switched to Folate.

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They are the same thing. Folate (B-9). It is found naturally in foods. Folic acid is the synthetic (man made) form of folate, found in supplements. Sometimes folate is a term used for both. It’s easier to take a supplement unless you want to try and eat 6 cups of spinach a day or 7oz of liver. And no, the ‘natural’ one isn’t any better for you, they are absorbed the same.

Folic acid or folate?

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