Vitamin B9 (Folate)

  • Assessment
  • Implementation
  • Planning
  • All micronutrient interventions
  • Biochemical
  • Diet

Definition

A water-soluble B vitamins that are critical for ensuring normal growth, development and maintenance of optimal health. A folate deficiency in women of reproductive age can increase the risk of neural tube defects in any offspring. Public health preventive measures to ensure population-level adequate intakes include the widespread use of folic acid as a supplement and food fortificant.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/open-global/biomarkers/vitamin/folate

References

OpeN-Global, 2026