Folate is essential for neural tube development ... types of water-soluble vitamins: those in the B vitamin family and vitamin C. They provide a host of health benefits like stimulating cell ...

In comparison, water-soluble vitamins — like vitamins C, B6, and B12 — can be absorbed on an empty stomach and do not require any fat present, says Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, a dietetic ...