LONGEVITY
Folate
Also known as Folate
What it is
Folate is a B vitamin essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and methylation.
Why it matters
Folate insufficiency raises homocysteine and can contribute to anemia and neurologic issues. Adequate folate is central to methylation health.
Range GPLX watches for
GPLX watches for folate in the mid-to-upper range of the lab reference in symptomatic patients.
This educational range is not a personal diagnostic threshold. Your physician interprets your result in context of your full biomarker panel, medications, symptoms, and history.
What abnormal values can suggest
If low
A low folate value can suggest poor dietary intake, malabsorption, or medication effect.
If high
A high folate value usually reflects supplementation.
This marker is reviewed when clinically appropriate as part of physician-directed labs. Membership is $39.99/month; consultation is $30.
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