folic acidnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌfəʊ.lɪk ˈæs.ɪd/us/ˌfoʊ.lɪk ˈæs.ɪd/a vitamin, found in the leaves of plants and in liver, that is needed by the body for the production of red blood cells
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Vitamins & minerals
- ascorbic acid
- bioflavonoid
- carotene
- folate
- mineral
- niacin
- retinol
- riboflavin
- sup
- thiamine
- tocopherol
- vitamin A
- vitamin B1
- vitamin B12
- vitamin B2
- vitamin B complex
- vitamin C
- vitamin D
- vitamin E
- vitamin K
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