Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin B9, also known as folate or folic acid (when synthetic), is essential for numerous metabolic processes, including DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and amino acid metabolism. Its relationship to small intestine health is indirect but scientifically supported. Folate is absorbed primarily in the proximal small intestine (jejunum). Deficiency can result from malabsorption syndromes (such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease), which damage the intestinal lining and impair absorption. Conversely, adequate folate status supports the rapid turnover of enterocytes (intestinal lining cells), which is necessary for maintaining healthy intestinal mucosa.

While folate is not a direct treatment for small intestine conditions, supplementation is often indicated in diseases causing malabsorption to prevent or correct deficiency. There is scientific evidence that folate is critical for the health of tissues with high cell turnover, such as the intestinal epithelium, and deficiency can contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and mucosal atrophy. However, folate supplementation is not used to directly treat small intestine diseases but rather to support overall mucosal health and to compensate for losses due to malabsorption. The evidence supporting its use for direct support of small intestine structure or function is therefore moderate, justifying a rating of 2.

References:
- Allen LH. Causes of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. Food Nutr Bull. 2008.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Folate Fact Sheet.

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