What is folate?
Folate is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9. (1)
Folate is a generic name for a group of related chemical compounds with similar nutritional properties. (1)
What are types of folate?
levomefolic acid (5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) (1)
What happens to folate in the human body?
In the digestive system, most dietary folate is converted into 5-MTHF before entering the bloodstream. (1)
What foods contain folate?
asparagus
avocados
Brussels sprouts
leafy greens like spinach and lettuce
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/folic-acid-vs-folate#folate
