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Folate vs. Folic Acid - prenatals

skruhminskruhmin member
in March 2016 Moms
The other day I had a nurse practitioner tell me that pregnant women should be taking prenatal vitamins with Folate rather than Folic Acid.  That it actually can reduce the number of miscarriages, especially if the mom has the MTHFR mutation.  I've never been tested for that mutation but I've had a few friends with it who had very hard pregnancies and had resulting premies so it caught my attention.  Anyone else heard of this?  I ordered Folate prenatal vitamins right after I heard that.  (And not trying to scare anyone, but anyone who is researching like crazy right now, just something else to add to the pile)
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DS2 - 7/4/14
DS3 - 2/21/16
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  • yodapupyodapup member
    I've heard of this a while ago and forgot to look into it. I just bought a ton of prenatal vitamins with folic acid though so I'll probably just be taking those.

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  • navegalejosnavegalejos member
    They are the same thing.  Folate is when the nutrient is in its natural form (found in food).  Folic acid is the synthetic (man-made) nutrient found in supplements.  Both are safe!

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  • KristieAKristieA member
    I just bought super expensive (payday) prenatals that are folic acid. I guess I will be taking those for the next month. I have never seen folate supplements in the UK though I haven't tried to look for them that much.
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  • ACleanLife24ACleanLife24 member
    Folate is the methylated natural form of synthetic folic acid.  It is easier absorbed and used by EVERYBODY but particularly those with MTHFR.  I have done a big bit of research on prenatals and what I need/cant have (compounding agents) and will try to at least type up my chart ASAP and link to it.  I decided with my whole foods based diet to just add additional supplements:

    Was already taking: Vit D, Folate, Fish Oil, Magnesium, Complex B, CoQA, Betadine
    Added: Choline/Inositol, Biotin, Glycine

    Food Adding: Iron- Red meats and dark greens, Nutrient Dense: Eggs, Pate (homemade), lots of colours of veggies Upped Cal range to 1400-2200 depending on appetite
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  • katy0990katy0990 member
    I was told folate is better if your prenatals with folic acid are making you constipated.
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