Folic acid is essential for prenatal health, primarily for healthy fetal development and to prevent neural tube defects. Unlike regular folic acid, methyl folate – the biologically active form of folic acid- is absorbed even in the presence of MTHFR, a genetic variant that affects up to 50% of women and is known to interfere with the body’s ability to process folic acid. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: Unlike regular folic acid, methyl folate – the biologically active form of folic acid- is absorbed even in the presence of MTHFR, a genetic variant that affects up to 50% of women and is known to interfere with the body’s ability to process folic acid.