Folate and Food Allergies

by Shereen Jegtvig

A recent study reported in WebMd.com shows a possible correlation between blood levels of folate (a B vitamin) and allergies.  Full-blown folate deficiencies are uncommon in the United States because breads and cereals are fortified with folic acid, which is the dietary supplemental form of folate.  What’s interesting is that this study shows that even having lower than average blood levels of folate may be related to having more allergies.

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