folate
Definition
- Noun:
- A B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction: Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B9, that is naturally present in many foods. It is crucial for the formation of DNA and RNA, the production of red blood cells, and proper neural tube development in a fetus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Leafy green vegetables are a rich source of folate.
- Doctors recommend that pregnant women increase their folate intake to prevent birth defects.
- A deficiency in folate can lead to a type of anemia.
Advanced Usage
- "Folate deficiency": A condition resulting from insufficient levels of folate in the body.
- Folate deficiency is often associated with poor dietary habits.
- "Dietary folate": The form of the vitamin found naturally in foods.
- Dietary folate from sources like lentils and asparagus is highly beneficial.
- "Folate metabolism": The biochemical processes by which the body uses and processes folate.
- Certain genetic variations can affect an individual's folate metabolism.
Variants and Related Words
- Folic acid (n): The synthetic form of folate used in dietary supplements and fortified foods.
- This breakfast cereal is fortified with folic acid.
- Folate receptor (n): A protein on cell surfaces that binds to and transports folate into the cell.
- Folate antagonist (n): A substance that interferes with the action of folate, often used in certain medications.
Synonyms
- Vitamin B9: The other common name for folate.
- Pteroylglutamic acid: The technical chemical name for the compound.
Related Phrases
- Folate intake: The amount of folate consumed through diet or supplements.
- Monitoring your folate intake is important for overall health.
- Folate status: A measure of the level of folate in a person's body.
- A blood test can determine your folate status.
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms specifically centered on the word "folate." It is primarily a scientific and nutritional term.)
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a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
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