Vitamin
folic acid
fo·lic ac·id [ foh-lik a-sid ]
Brand Names:
Animi-3; Animi-3 with Vitamin D; BiferaRx; Concept OB; Dialyvite 800; Dialyvite 800 with Iron; Dialyvite 800 with Zinc; Ed Cyte F; Encora AM Tablet; Encora PM Tablet; Ferocon; Ferotrinsic; Ferralet 90; Ferraplus; Ferrex 150 Forte; Ferrex 150 Forte Plus; Folacin; Folbalin; Folbecal; Folbee; Folbic; Folditam; Folgard OS; FoliNatal Plus B; Folitab; Folivane-F; Foltabs; Foltrate; Hematogen; Hemax; Hemocyte Plus; Hemocyte-F; Icar-C Plus; Iferex 150 Forte; Infuvite; Infuvite Pediatric; Integra F; Irospan Tablet; Lactocal; MagneBind 400 Rx; MTX Support; Multigen Plus; MVC-Fluoride; MVI Pediatric; Natelle; Nephrocaps; NicAzel; Nicomide; Niva-Fol; Poly Iron 150 Forte; Pregnitude; Rena-Vite; Tandem F; Tandem Plus; TL Gard Rx; Vitafol-One; Vita-Respa
Effect:
Cellular Activity Alteration
May Prevent:
Folic Acid Deficiency; Neural Tube Defects
May Treat:
Anemia, Megaloblastic;
Folic Acid Deficiency
More Information:
Definitions related to folic acid:
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A collective term for pteroylglutamic acids and their oligoglutamic acid conjugates. As a natural water-soluble substance, folic acid is involved in carbon transfer reactions of amino acid metabolism, in addition to purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is essential for hematopoiesis and red blood cell production. (NCI05)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Folate helps to make red blood cells. It is found in whole-grain breads and cereals, liver, green vegetables, orange juice, lentils, beans, and yeast. Folate is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Not enough folate can cause anemia (a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal), diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and defects in the brain and spinal cord in a fetus. Folate is being studied with vitamin B12 in the prevention and treatment of cancer.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain or spine. Foods with folic acid in them include Leafy green vegetables; Fruits; Dried beans, peas, and nuts; Enriched breads, cereals and other grain products. If you don't get enough folic acid from the foods you eat, you can also take it as a dietary supplement. NIH: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary SupplementsMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Synthetic folate in fortified foods and supplements containing a single glutamate molecule.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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