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Not all forms of folate are the same, and understanding the difference matters during pregnancy.
In this conversation, we discuss folic acid, methylfolate, and how genetic variations can affect the way our bodies process certain nutrients. They also explore questions surrounding prenatal vitamins and maternal mental health.
While folic acid is proven to help prevent neural tube defects, the relationship between folate metabolism and postpartum depression is still being studied. Understanding your nutritional needs during pregnancy starts with having informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
Comment “EPISODE” and we’ll send you the full conversation.
In this conversation, we discuss folic acid, methylfolate, and how genetic variations can affect the way our bodies process certain nutrients. They also explore questions surrounding prenatal vitamins and maternal mental health.
While folic acid is proven to help prevent neural tube defects, the relationship between folate metabolism and postpartum depression is still being studied. Understanding your nutritional needs during pregnancy starts with having informed conversations with your healthcare provider.
Comment “EPISODE” and we’ll send you the full conversation.
Comments (64)
6 hours agobrandi_manero
Perelel brand prenatal does not have folic acid, it uses L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium (Metafolin / 5-MTHF). 3rd pregnancy and switched to this brand after learning about Folate vs folic acid. 🙌
17 hours agocaalford627
What the f*^%??? This is exactly what happened to me! I went in antidepressants post partum. When that “baby” was later diagnosed with ADHD, we both got tested and found out we had the MTHFR mutation 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
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