Folate, Serum
Folate, Serum - This test checks the level of folic acid in your body, which is especially important for pregnant women, people who don't eat enough raw fruits and vegetables, those with alcohol dependence, and individuals with damage to their small intestine. Sometimes, low levels of folic acid might be due to not having enough vitamin B12, which affects folate levels. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assay results. For patients supplementing with daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8-72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
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Brianna Higginbotham
Brianna Higginbotham, MS in Medical Nutrition, BS in Integrative Healthcare. I'm a nutrition practitioner trained in functional and holistic nutrition. My graduate research focused on preconception and prenatal care, and I walk alongside women through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. I also support gut health, gluten sensitivity, thyroid, and immune wellness. I interpret functional labs such as HTMA, GI-MAP, DUTCH, and blood chemistry, so the food, lifestyle, and supplement choices we make together come from real answers, not guesswork. Fig 'n Blossom Wellness is a family-run collaborative center, and we're proud of that. My husband James tends the hands-on farm and garden work on our homestead and is building our up-and-coming Christian gym, opening soon, while I guide the nutrition side. Our son is our biggest motivation, and the reason we care so much about nourishing families well. We believe the best of old wisdom and modern innovation belong together. That's how we live, how we care for our own health, and how we choose every professional-grade supplement we offer to the women, men, and families we serve.
Focus areas
Gastrointestinal Health
Immune Health
Women's Health
Family Health / General Wellness
Healthy Aging / Longevity
States of practice
Arizona
Arkansas