Vitamin B9 Folate

Vitamin B9 – Folate (the natural source as opposed to folic acid – the synthetic form) is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the B vitamin family. B vitamins/folate help support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, and are necessary for key metabolic processes.

DBM COMMENTWe do not as a rule recommend supplementation.  It has to be determined that there is a deficiency before we suggest anything other than a clean, whole-food-plant-based diet as a source of all nutrients. Vitamin B9 is essential for human growth and development, encourages normal nerve and proper

Vitamin B9 (aka: folate, folicin, folic-acid) is a water-soluble B vitamin with many rich natural sources. Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9 found in fortified foods and supplements. As with most vitamins, the natural form of vitamin B9 (folate) is preferred, and better for absorption. Vitamin B9 (folate)

In addition to converting homocysteine to methionine, folate plays a key role in building DNA, the complex compound that forms our genetic blueprint. Observational studies show that people who get higher than average amounts of folate from their diets or folic acid supplements for 15 years or more have