Genetics and epigenetics are the scientific explanations for “nature vs. nurture”. Your genetic code (nature) has some control over your potential physiology. However, the way you care for your body and the experiences you have (nurture) will all affect when and whether you reach your genetic … Read more
Category: L-Methylfolate
Blood Sugar Regulation for a Balanced Mood
Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations. But, most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a diagnosis or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits. If … Read more
L-Methylfolate vs Folic Acid
Are you debating which supplement to purchase? L-Methylfolate vs folic acid? Or wondering why supplements containing l-methylfolate (vs folic acid) carry a much higher price tag? We’ve got the answers you’re looking for.
First, what is folate?
Vitamin B-9 is a water-soluble, essential nutrient which occurs … Read more
Units of Folate: DFE, mg, or mcg? What Do They Mean?
Understanding the potency and nutritional value of our supplements is confusing when different brands use different units of measurement on their labels. Certain nutrients are measured differently, based on the recommended daily intake and how well each form is absorbed. Folate DFE is one of those … Read more
Looking For a Prenatal with Folate?
The Role of Folate in Fertility, Conception, Pregnancy, and Healthy Birth
Folate plays roles in both male and female fertility, fetal development, and in a pregnant mother’s health. Whether you’re pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or could become pregnant, taking a prenatal with folate, or a … Read more
What Foods are High in Folate?
Folate is an essential nutrient, meaning it must be consumed from the diet. But what foods are high in folate?
It can be found naturally in some foods (such as spinach, asparagus, beans, and citrus fruits) and in fortified foods that contain the synthetic form of … Read more