There are two main types of folic acid used in supplements: folic acid and methylfolate. While folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, methylfolate is the natural form. Methylfolate is ...

Hair growth is one of the few perks of pregnancy, and experts attribute this to folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9.

Below, we spoke to Dr Margo Gkini, consultant dermatologist and hair loss expert, to find out everything you need to know… ‘Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9, which is used in supplements ...