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Ingredient

Folic Acid

Source of

Vitamin B9

Rating

AVERAGE

Functional benefits

Cell division

DNA synthesis

At a glance

Synthetic folate requiring conversion. Up to 40% of people have MTHFR variants reducing their ability to convert it into the active form efficiently.

Refs: Pietrzik K et al., 2010

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*SuppScore ingredient ratings are produced by qualified nutritionists based on peer-reviewed research. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.