folate

listen to the pronunciation of folate
İngilizce - Türkçe
(Kimya) Folik asit
İngilizce - İngilizce
A salt or ester of folic acid, especially one present in the vitamin B complex
a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
a widely-distributed vitamin existing in a number of natural products; folate deficiency is associated with CHD and neural tube defects
the form of the B vitamin found naturally in some foods Many times the general term "folate" is used to describe the naturally occuring form of the vitamin and the form used in supplements (i e , folic acid) Folate is needed by the body on a daily basis and is used for proper cell division and healthy tissues
folic acid, folacin, a B vitamin
salt of folic acid, blood levels may increase with inflammatory bowel disease
A type of B vitamin found in enriched bread cereals, beans, leafy green vegetables and citrus fruits which can help prevent certain birth defects, such as NTDs
a vitamin necessary for red blood cell production and proper neurological function Levels may be reduced in individuals with severe or persistent infection or those taking certain drugs
What it's good for: Helps cells grow and divide, reduces risk of certain birth defects,important for red blood cells and crucial in creating amino acids Where you get it: Green leafy vegetables, dried beans, liver, poultry, fortified cereals, oranges and nuts Tidbit: Pregnant women or women trying to conceive are often told to take folate RDA: 400 mcg for adults
(Vitamin B9) See Folic Acid
folate