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Why the Type of Folate You Take Matters

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We have a problem. When discussing vitamin B9, common parlance is to use “folic acid” and “folate” interchangeably, as if the two are different terms for the same thing. Talk to most OB-GYNs about the type of vitamin B9 in your prenatal, and they’ll say the difference doesn’t matter. Look at the average nutrition label, and it’ll list folic acid rather than folate, even though it’s naturally occurring.  They are not the same. The difference is meaningful.   Our bodies don’t actually use “folic acid” or “folate”; they convert them into 5-methyltetrahydrofolate—the useable form of folate. Folic acid must go to the liver for conversion into 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, but there’s an issue here: The liver doesn’t always make enough of the enzyme necessary to convert folic acid into tetrahydrofolate. Organic folates, like the ones found in food or supplemental 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, don’t have this problem. They’re easily converted into tetrahydrofolate at the gut level upon consumption

What I’m Loving Lately 101

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Hi, friends! I’m publishing the next edition of  What I’m Loving Lately a little early this week because I haven’t shared one in a few weeks now. This one is quite the round-up of favorite products and links. I hope you enjoy it! What the Heck Should I Eat –  I just recently started this book, and I’m loving it so much! Dr. Hyman explains each food group in detail – the research, why it’s confusing, and then recommends exactly what you should eat. So many of us – myself included – are confused about food, so, hopefully, this book will clear a few things up for me! The Key To Raising A Happy Child – This was such a great article and now I want to read The Self-Driven Child ! Dr. Scholl’s Madison – I’m obsessed with these shoes! And I’m so pumped for Spring to be here, so I can wear them all the time. They’re just $49 on Zappos.com (free shipping both ways!) and super comfy. And super cute! I plan to wear them with black leggings and jeans ALLTHETIME in the coming months! 🙂

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