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Folate B
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water soluble
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Function of Folate
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-Coenzyme in energy metabolism; synthesis of amino acids, heme, rna and dna
-Fetal neural tube formation |
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Deficiency of folate
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Megaloblastic Anemia
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Megaloblastic Anemia
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Large blood cells cannot carry O2 properly
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Toxicity of Folate
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Megadoses (especially in elderly) can mask the symptoms of pernicious anemia
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Pernicious Anemia
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inadequate RBC formation caused by lack of intrinsic factor in stomach to absorb the b12
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RI
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men - 400 mg
women - 400mg preggo - 600 mg lactation - 500mg |
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food sources
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leafy greens
legumes ascorbic acid foods |
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Folate
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form of vitamin found naturally in food
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Folic Acid
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synthetic form used in vitamin supplement and food fortification - stored in the liver
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