folate
Green vegetable vitamin
Folate is a B vitamin (B9) essential for cell division and DNA synthesis.
The term covers both the natural form found in leafy greens, legumes, and liver, and the synthetic form (folic acid) used in supplements and fortified foods.
Pregnant women need adequate folate to prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses: prenatal vitamins with folate.
Attaching a methyl group
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- homocysteineMethionine breakdown product
- methionineSulfur-bearing essential amino-acid
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
Edible dark green leaves
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
asparagus · broccoli · fortification · cereal · grains · liver · avocado · citrus
Congenital absence of brain
- prenatalBefore birth
- fetusGestating offspring
- embryoOrganism before birth
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
conception · supplementation · developmental · congenital · maternal · preconception · placenta · zygote
Red cell deficiency
- macrocyticHaving enlarged red cells
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
Water-soluble nerve vitamin
- B12Cobalt-containing essential nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
methylation
Attaching a methyl group
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- homocysteineMethionine breakdown product
- methionineSulfur-bearing essential amino-acid
spinach
Edible dark green leaves
chickpeas · asparagus · broccoli · fortification · cereal · grains · liver · avocado · citrus · beans
anencephaly
Congenital absence of brain
gestation · conception · supplementation · developmental · congenital · maternal · preconception · placenta · zygote · blastocyst
anemia
Red cell deficiency
- macrocyticHaving enlarged red cells
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
fatigue · MCV · pernicious · proliferation
cobalamin
Water-soluble nerve vitamin
- B12Cobalt-containing essential nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
niacin · water-soluble · pantothenic · biotin
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- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- vitaminsvitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C
folatevitamin D
Calcium absorption enabler
sunshine vitamin · vitamin B12 · cobalamin · thiamine · riboflavin
- folate metabolismVitamin B9 cellular processing