1 ) 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
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2 ) Folate, also known as vitamin B9 and folacin, [6] is one of the B vitamins. [3] Manufactured folic acid, which is converted into folate by the body, is used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification as it is more stable during processing and storage. [7] Folate is required for the body to make DNA and RNA and metabolise amino acids necessary for cell division. [1][8] As humans cannot make folate, it is required in the diet, making it an essential nutrient. [9] It occurs naturally in many foods
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2 ) Folate, also known as vitamin B9 and folacin, [6] is one of the B vitamins. [3] Manufactured folic acid, which is converted into folate by the body, is used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification as it is more stable during processing and storage. [7] Folate is required for the body to make DNA and RNA and metabolise amino acids necessary for cell division. [1][8] As humans cannot make folate, it is required in the diet, making it an essential nutrient. [9] It occurs naturally in many foods
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