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10 Dec 2020 2 minute read 2 comments Heruvim78
The deficiency can be caused by inadequate intake, defective absorption, abnormal metabolism or increased requirements. You can detect this directly, measuring red cell folate concentration, or indirectly, if the blood concentration of homocysteine i...
9 Dec 2020 2 minute read 2 comments Heruvim78
Folates are complex molecules, of both plant and animal origin. From a chemical perspective, same backbone, with a side group(s) attached (a methyl group and one or more glutamate groups). Under the action of an enzyme, all except one glutamate are...
6 Dec 2020 2 minute read 3 comments Heruvim78
Folates are a group of water soluble B vitamins, including the folic acid, which is a synthetic compound used for supplementation purposes and as food fortifier, because it is a very stable option, and other naturally occurring folates (folium means...
