How much folate is 1.7 mg DFE?
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According to the National Institutes of Health, folate naturally found in food is only about 50% bioavailable, while synthetic folic acid is nearly 100% bioavailable. This difference is why the unit 'Dietary Folate Equivalents' (DFE) was created, and understanding how much folate is 1.7 mg DFE requires grasping this key bioavailability difference.
