Post Views: 677 Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, which includes naturally occurring food folate and folic acid in supplements and fortified foods. The term folic acid relates specifically to the fully oxidized monoglutamate form of the vitamin synthesized for commercial use in supplements and fortified foods. Folic acid is required for the multiplication of red blood cells. It is one of the 2 vitamins associated with megaloblastic anemia (along with Vitamin B12). Why is Folic acid essential for the body? Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is essential for good health. Folate helps to form DNA and RNA and is involved in protein metabolism. Folate is also…