How to Supplement Folate the Right Way!

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Are you getting enough folate—or are you unknowingly sabotaging your health with the wrong kind? In this deep dive, Dr. Osborne breaks down everything you need to know about *folate (vitamin B9)**—from its critical role in DNA repair and brain function to how **synthetic folic acid* might actually be doing more harm than good.

You’ll learn:
✅ The difference between *folate vs. folic acid* (and why it matters)
✅ How *folate deficiency* can cause depression, nerve damage, infertility, and even heart disease
✅ The connection between folate, **homocysteine**, and inflammation
✅ Medications and lifestyle habits that deplete folate
✅ The best *natural food sources* and how to supplement safely
✅ How MTHFR gene mutations affect folate metabolism

This episode is your complete guide to protecting your heart, brain, and overall health through one of the most essential B vitamins.

📺 *Watch now to understand how to optimize your folate levels—and why most people are getting it wrong.*

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00:00 Introduction & Folate Deficiency Dangers
00:42 What is Folate? Types and Supplements
01:39 Why Synthetic Folic Acid Is Problematic
02:20 Key Roles of Folate in the Body
03:33 Folate's Impact on DNA, Repair, and Methylation
04:03 Health Conditions Linked to Folate Deficiency
05:12 Folate, Heart Disease, and Plaque Formation
06:42 How Homocysteine Damages the Cardiovascular System
08:38 Folate in Pregnancy & Birth Defects
09:44 Folate Absorption & Gut Health
10:54 Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Folate
11:38 Recognizing Symptoms of Folate Deficiency
12:44 Early Signs: Tongue, Mouth, Mood, and Cognitive Issues
13:57 Why Folate Deficiency Causes These Problems
14:38 Folate, Neurotransmitters, and Mental Health
16:47 Homocysteine, Neurotoxicity, and Genetic Links
18:02 The MTHFR Mutation & Folic Acid Risks
19:44 Medications & Diseases That Deplete Folate
21:42 Meta-Analysis: Folate and Chronic Disease Reduction
22:38 Additional Symptoms: Anemia, Fatigue, Weight Loss
24:23 Understanding Folate-Related Anemia
26:06 B12 and Folate – Why Take Them Together
27:17 Measuring Folate – Testing Methods
27:59 Medications That Deplete Folate – What to Watch For
30:24 Other Nutrient Interactions and Drug Induced Deficiency
32:43 Alcohol, Caffeine, and Lifestyle Factors
34:34 The Biochemistry of Folate – Pathways & Enzymes
37:48 Folate in Estrogen Metabolism and Cancer Risk
40:12 Best Food Sources of Folate
43:06 Should You Supplement? Safe Dosage and Testing
44:48 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
47:22 Closing & Next Episode Preview

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