Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A salt or ester of folic acid.
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- noun biochemistry A
salt orester offolic acid , especially one present in thevitamin B complex .
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- noun a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
Etymologies
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Examples
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Parsnips -- High in folate and vitamin C. Parsnip soups and mash are fantabulous!
Carolyn Scott: Why Fall Fruits & Veggies Are So Dang Good for You Carolyn Scott 2010
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Folic acid (also known as folate) is a B vitamin that is important for the healthy development of the neural tubes, which eventually become a baby's brain and spinal cord.
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Folic acid also known as folate is a B vitamin that is important for the healthy development of the neural tubes, which eventually become a baby's brain and spinal cord.
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Nutritionally, there are many benefits but most interesting is that fact that chickpeas are high in folate, which is a B vitamin necessary for creating serotonin which makes us happy and assists in liver regeneration, amongst other things, and in this respect amongst other properties, chickpeas are also similar to spinach - no wonder I feel so good after eating both!
Archive 2008-02-01 Shaun 2008
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A diet rich in citrus fruits offers protection against cardiovascular disease due to compounds like folate, which is necessary for lowering levels of the cardiovascular risk factorhaemocysteine; potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, protecting against stroke and cardiac arrhythmias; and Vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids found in citrus fruits, all of which have been identified as having protective cardiovascular effects.
Archive 2008-03-01 2008
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A diet rich in citrus fruits offers protection against cardiovascular disease due to compounds like folate, which is necessary for lowering levels of the cardiovascular risk factorhaemocysteine; potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, protecting against stroke and cardiac arrhythmias; and Vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids found in citrus fruits, all of which have been identified as having protective cardiovascular effects.
Oranges - A Look At The Different Varieties And Their Health Benefits 2008
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Folic acid: Also called folate, folacin, or vitamin B9, folic acid is a B vitamin involved in producing thymidine for DNA replication.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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To top it off, sunlight also destroys your reserves of folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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Folic acid: Also called folate, folacin, or vitamin B9, folic acid is a B vitamin involved in producing thymidine for DNA replication.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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To top it off, sunlight also destroys your reserves of folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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