Essential Ingredient Missing from Your Prenatal Vitamin
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Cut
Prenatal vitamins with folic acid are essential for preventing neural-tube defects, but some brands now promote methylfolate as a superior alternative due to misconceptions about synthetic folic acid. Experts emphasize that folic acid is well-proven, safe, and crucial during early pregnancy, and replacing it without solid clinical evidence could be risky. Consumers should be cautious of marketing claims and prioritize evidence-based prenatal care.