What Does 1700 mcg DFE Mean? Understanding Folate Measurement
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According to the National Institutes of Health, dietary folate equivalent (DFE) values are used because the body absorbs synthetic folic acid more easily than natural folate from foods. The measurement of 1700 mcg DFE on a product label indicates a specific level of total folate availability, calculated to account for the different absorption rates of various forms of vitamin B9.
