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Folic Acid
Pteroylglutamic Acid | Vitamin M | Folacin | Folic Acid, (D)-Isomer | Folic Acid, (DL)-Isomer | Folic Acid, Calcium Salt (1:1) | Folic Acid, Monopotassium Salt | Folic Acid, Monosodium Salt | Folic Acid, Potassium Salt | Folic Acid, Sodium Salt
A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. |
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