folate

noun

fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)

Examples of folate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nutritional hair loss occurs due to insufficient levels of vitamin D3, zinc, ferritin, folate, B12, and iron in the bloodstream. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024 Each four-gummy serving contains 100 milligrams of omega-3s and 15 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, E, K, folate, choline, zinc, and B12, including more. Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024 Papaya: Papayas contain vitamins C, A, E, folate, fiber and a high level of antioxidants, including lycopene. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024 In addition, many families are (rightly) concerned that infants and toddlers who consume goat’s milk can become anemic, due to low levels of iron and folate in goat’s milk. Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023 These include prenatal vitamins that contain key nutrients like folate and vitamin D, as well as antioxidant-boosting supplements like Coenzyme Q10, omega-3s, and more. Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 Other studies have shown routinely eating eggs may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease, particularly because of nutrients like folate and omega-3 fatty acids. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024 For example, omega-3 fatty acids in fish and shellfish promote fetal brain development, and the folate in peanuts helps prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Kaitlin Bell, Parents, 6 Feb. 2024 When the cells walls of asparagus are weakened by steaming, for example, vitamins A, C, E, K and B folate are more available to be absorbed by the body. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of folate was in 1944

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“Folate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

folate

noun
fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)
: folic acid
the uptake of folate by the mutantBiological Abstracts
also : a salt or ester of folic acid

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