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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Other names | Folacin; pterogylglutamic acid (PGA) |
| Coenzyme form | Tetrahydrofolate (THF); Dihydrofolate (DHF) |
| Functions | THF/DHF used in DNA synthesis and new cell formation; folate activates Vit B12 - Vit B12 activates folate |
| Food sources | Fortified grains, leafy green veggies, legumes, seeds, liver |
| Deficiency symptoms | Macrocytic anemia, glossitis, mental confusion, weakness, irritability, headache |
| aspirin & antacids relationship to folate | they decrease folate's effectiveness |
| Toxic? | Masks Vit B12 deficiency symptoms |
| Terms | 7 |
| Creator | jswann |
| Created | April 8, 2009 |
| Groups | None |
| Subject | Folate/Folic Acid |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
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