Understanding How Long Folic Acid Takes to Address Folate Deficiency
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Folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9, boasts nearly 100% absorption on an empty stomach, a significant advantage over the approximately 50% bioavailability of natural folate in food. This efficiency makes it a powerful tool for restoring the body's vitamin B9 levels during a deficiency. While the body begins processing the supplement promptly, the time until symptomatic relief is experienced and the deficiency is fully resolved can vary.