As a geriatrician, I often order serum folate levels as part of a workup for dementia or anemia. How accurate is the statement that “serum folate levels are not useful because they fluctuate rapidly ...

Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong ...

Maternal serum folate levels during early to midpregnancy show a U-shaped association with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring. Both low and high folate levels are linked to an increased ...

Learn how homocysteine, a blood marker shaped by vitamin B12 and folate, may be tied to everyday fatigue and motivation.

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth and red blood cell production, which makes it important for strong, healthy hair. A folate ...