Folate Not Folic Acid
“Folate” & “folic acid” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not at all the same and here’s why you should care! There are two main forms of vitamin B9: folate (the natural form) and folic acid (the synthetic form used in many supplements and fortified/enriched foods). While their chemical structure differ slightly, the main difference lies in the body’s ability to process the…