Paul Saladino· MD
unmetabolized folic acid... folic acid is not a form of folate that the human body makes or can use easily... you end up with unmetabolized folic acid in the human body and that could be problematic for humans
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
unmetabolized folic acid... folic acid is not a form of folate that the human body makes or can use easily... you end up with unmetabolized folic acid in the human body and that could be problematic for humans
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In fact, studies show that 90 plus% of humans consuming supplements or enriched flowers have un metabolized folic acid in their body.
Folic acid in the flour, which is harmful for humans. A synthetic form of vitamin B9 folate, which is difficult for humans to metabolize.