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Is Folate And Folic Acid The Same Thing?
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. It is the man-made (synthetic) form of folate that is found in supplements and added to fortified foods.
Folic acid is water-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means your body does not store folic acid and you need a continuous supply of the vitamin in the foods you eat.
Alternative Names
Folic acid; Polyglutamyl folacin; Pteroylmonoglutamate
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