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Successful Seminar in South Korea Highlights the Importance of Active Folate for Maternal and Cardiovascular Health

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May 19, 2026
Successful Seminar in South Korea Highlights Importance of Active Folate for Maternal and Cardiovascular Health

    On 17 May, more than 100 pharmacists gathered in South Korea for a scientific seminar dedicated to advancing professional knowledge on active folate and its role in pregnancy and homocysteine management.

     

    The event centered on the clinical applications of Quatrefolic®, with a focus on supporting maternal health, optimizing folate status, and contributing to cardiovascular well-being through effective homocysteine control. The program aimed to strengthen pharmacists’ understanding of evidence-based supplementation strategies and their relevance in daily consultations.

     

    Scientific Focus: Active Folate, Pregnancy Support, and Homocysteine Management

     

    Throughout the session, Gnosis emphasized the biological importance of folate in one-carbon metabolism and its role in regulating homocysteine, a key biomarker associated with cardiovascular risk. The seminar fostered an engaging and interactive learning environment, with participants actively asking questions and exchanging insights. The strong turnout and enthusiastic participation reflected the growing interest among healthcare professionals in scientifically supported nutritional solutions, particularly in pregnancy planning and preventive cardiovascular care.

     

    Gnosis and Local Partner Reinforce Commitment to Advancing Scientific Education and Human Health

     

    This event highlighted the continued commitment of Gnosis and its local partners to supporting scientific education initiatives that promote and elevate human health. Through collaborative efforts with health care professionals and industry stakeholders, the organization remains dedicated to advancing knowledge, sharing credible science, and contributing to improving public health outcomes across the region.

     

    Read the Korea press releases here:

    Global Fermentation & Yeast Specialist Gnosis by Lesaffre Successfully Holds ‘High-End Ingredient Seminar’ for Korean Pharmacists

    “Consumers Now Look at Clinical Data for Supplements” — Gnosis Holds Active Folate & Vitamin K2 Seminar

     

    Do you need more information about Quatrefolic® or have any outstanding questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us; our expert team will be happy to answer!

    Deep Dive Into Folate

    Folate, also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is a water-soluble essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in many physiological processes in the body, such as healthy cell growth, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation.