Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B9 (Mixed)
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5
Vitamin B9, also known as folate or folic acid (when synthetic), has strong scientific validation for its use in supporting the female reproductive system, particularly in relation to pregnancy and fetal development. Numerous high-quality studies have established that adequate folate intake before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) in the developing fetus. This finding underpins the widespread recommendation by health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that women of childbearing age consume sufficient folic acid. Folate is crucial for DNA synthesis, cell division, and methylation reactions, all of which are vital processes during conception and embryonic development. Supplementation is especially important because natural dietary intake is often insufficient to meet the increased demands during pregnancy. Beyond reducing NTD risk, folate may also play roles in ovulatory function and the prevention of other congenital anomalies. As a result, prenatal vitamins almost universally contain folic acid, and many countries mandate folic acid fortification in staple foods. The evidence base for folate’s role in supporting the female reproductive system is robust, making its use both scientifically validated and standard in reproductive health care guidelines.
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black cohosh
borage oil
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chaste tree
turmeric
d-alpha tocopherol
damiana
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
genistein
ginger
goldenseal
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HMR lignan
Indian tinospora
indole-3-carbinol
inositol
jujube
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus jensenii
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
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motherwort
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
raspberry
rose oil
saffron
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tribulus
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
red clover
squawvine
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anise
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
blessed thistle
peony
lingzhi
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yarrow
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dioscorea
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trace minerals
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Anamu
AHCC
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Aletris
Anserina
Anemone
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
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Betony
Blue Cohosh
Bugbane
Bethroot
Barbasco
Belamcanda
Bird's nest
Calochortus
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
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Chlorophytum
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DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Erythrina
Evening Primrose Oil
Estrogen
Folic Acid
False Unicorn Root
Isoflavones
jasmine
Pennyroyal
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Soy Protein
Vervain
Other body systems supported by Vitamin B9 (Mixed)
BloodBrain
Digestive System
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Heart
Immune System
Intestinal System
Nerves
Reproductive System
Skin
Small Intestines