News
How to Avoid Unmetabolized Folic Acid?
14 November 2023
Folate deficiency has been treated by recommending folic acid supplements and fortified foods – even though this may be an inferior way to address the deficiency.
Supplementing with the active form of folate, as Quatrefolic®, means using folate readily available for the human body avoiding potential risks.
Folate is a vital component of a healthy diet, being essential for numerous bodily functions.
Although folates are believed to be non-toxic, excessive intake of folic acid (a synthetic form of folate) can lead to an accumulation of unmetabolized FA in the blood.
Indeed, large doses exceed the capacity of the enzyme DHFR and overload the liver’s metabolic capacity.
Discover in the interview with the Full Professor of Biochemistry and Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics at the Marche Polytechnic University, the potential effects of Unmetabolized Folic Acid and how is it possible to avoid them.
