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Folic acid (folate)

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Alternative Names:
Vitamin B9; Folate; Diet - folic acid; Pteroylglutamic acid
Food Sources:
  • Beans and legumes
  • Citrus fruits and juices
  • Wheat bran and other whole grains
  • Dark green leafy vegetables
  • Poultry, pork, shellfish
  • Liver
Vitamin B9 benefits
Vitamin B9 benefits
Vitamin B9 source
Vitamin B9 source
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