Folate is a naturally occurring water-soluble B vitamin. Folic acid is a synthetic (manmade) form of folate often added to foods and taken in supplement form. Both are sources of vitamin B9 and ...

An elevated homocysteine level, which is associated with coronary artery disease, can be lowered by use of folic-acid supplements. In a randomized placebo-controlled trial called the Swiss Heart ...

Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, which is important for cellular growth and repair. Enough vitamin B9 in early pregnancy reduces the risk of certain birth defects, especially of the ...