Test your
Folate
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Folate?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Folate
Explanation: Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is crucial for several biological processes: DNA synthesis and repair, produce red blood cells and support cell growth. It’s especially important during pregnancy for the healthy development of the baby’s brain and spine. Folate is found naturally in foods like leafy greens, beans, citrus fruits, and fortified grains (in most states most grain products are supplemented with folate by law).
Test purpose:
- Check for folate deficiency: Low folate levels can cause anemia (a condition where the blood has too few healthy red blood cells) and symptoms like fatigue or weakness. Certain conditions, like celiac disease or Crohn’s disease, can prevent the body from absorbing folate properly.
- Monitor during pregnancy: To ensure the mother has enough folate for the baby’s proper development and to prevent neural tube defects.
- Monitor vitamin B12-related issues: Folate and B12 are closely linked, so testing helps differentiate between deficiencies of these vitamins.
- Support neurological health: Folate is important for brain function, and low levels may contribute to mood changes or cognitive decline.
Other information about this test: Mount Sinai, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories
An aspect of Neurological Health .