Does David Sinclair recommend Folate (Vitamin B9)?
David Sinclair has cautioned about Folate (Vitamin B9) rather than recommending it.
Published research rates it strong evidence. Of David Sinclair's 2 tracked claims, 0 are supported or partially supported by studies on PubMed.
Evidence last reviewed May 2026
David Sinclair on Folate (Vitamin B9) — 2 claims
“first things to worry about if you're just focusing on plants only is a deficiency in folic acid.”
A deficiency in folic acid is one of the first things to worry about if you are eating a plant-based diet.
“This is the supplementation that they give to pregnant women, 'cause they're often low in folic acid.”
Folic acid supplementation is given to pregnant women because they are often low in folic acid.
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