What is the difference between folate and folic acid?

Folate and folic acid are different forms of vitamin B9. Even though there is a distinct difference between the two, their names are often used interchangeably. In fact, there is a lot of confusion regarding folic acid and folate, even among professionals. read more

Folate is a general term for a group of water soluble b-vitamins, and is also known as B9. Folic acid refers to the oxidized synthetic compound used in dietary supplements and food fortification, whereas folate refers to the various tetrahydrofolate derivatives naturally found in food. read more