Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, which you get from food and your body especially needs for cell division, the formation of blood cells, and normal nervous system function.
Folate = natural vitamin B9; folic acid is its synthetic form.
The body can't produce folate, so you need to get it from your diet.
It's especially important in the early stages of pregnancy because it supports the development of the baby's nervous system.
Good sources include green leafy vegetables, legumes, fruits, berries, and liver.
