Can Folate Intake Affect Aging? Here's What Study Says

The researchers suggest that instead of completely cutting folate-rich foods or supplements, drugs that could specifically regulate dietary folate intake for older adults should be developed. (Credit: Image by Timolina on Freepik)

Folate is a vitamin essential for red blood cell formation, healthy cell growth, and function. While much is known about the risks of folate deficiency, especially during pregnancy, can high levels of folate intake throughout life affect longevity?

A recent study suggests that folate requirements depend on your age, indicating that the need for this vital vitamin changes as you grow older.