folic acid
Leafy green nutrient
Folic acid is a B vitamin essential for cell division and DNA synthesis, found in leafy greens, legumes, and fortified foods.
Pregnant women take folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.
The name comes from the Latin word for leaf.
Also called folate, though technically folate is the naturally occurring form while folic acid is synthetic.
Hereditary code molecule
- RNAGene expression molecule
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
transcription · translation · mitosis · chromosome · gene · adenine · thymine · cytosine
Edible plant foliage
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- asparagusEdible green stalk vegetable
broccoli · avocado · fortification · enrichment · cereals · grains · legumes · bioavailability
Red cell deficiency
- macrocyticHaving enlarged red cells
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- glossitisTongue inflammation disorder
homocysteine · malabsorption · alcoholism · pale skin · shortness of breath · cognitive · depression · irritability
Before birth
- neural tubeEmbryonic nervous system precursor
- spina bifidaVertebral column fails to close
- anencephalyCongenital absence of brain
- birth defectsAbnormalities present from delivery
congenital · embryo · fetus · gestation · trimester · preconception · antenatal · obstetrician
Flat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
- prenatal vitaminNutrient pill for expectant mothers
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
milligrams · micrograms · daily value · over-the-counter · prescription · pharmacy · bioavailable · intake
Able to dissolve in water
- cobalaminWater-soluble nerve vitamin
- B12Cobalt-containing essential nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
niacin · biotin · pantothenic · essential · coenzyme · metabolism · biochemistry · recommended intake
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- RNAGene expression molecule
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
replication · transcription · translation · mitosis · chromosome · gene · adenine · thymine · cytosine · guanine
leafy greens
Edible plant foliage
asparagus · broccoli · avocado · fortification · enrichment · cereals · grains · legumes · bioavailability · absorption
anemia
Red cell deficiency
- macrocyticHaving enlarged red cells
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weaknessDeficiency in force
glossitis · homocysteine · malabsorption · alcoholism · pale skin · shortness of breath · cognitive · depression · irritability · cardiovascular risk
prenatal
Before birth
- neural tubeEmbryonic nervous system precursor
- spina bifidaVertebral column fails to close
- anencephalyCongenital absence of brain
birth defects · congenital · embryo · fetus · gestation · trimester · preconception · antenatal · obstetrician · midwife
tablets
Flat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
- prenatal vitaminNutrient pill for expectant mothers
dosage · milligrams · micrograms · daily value · over-the-counter · prescription · pharmacy · bioavailable · intake · RDA
water-soluble
Able to dissolve in water
riboflavin · niacin · biotin · pantothenic · essential · coenzyme · metabolism · biochemistry · recommended intake
- vitaminsvitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C
- acidssulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrofluoric acid
- blood buildersiron supplements, vitamin B12, iron infusion, EPO, cobalamin
- organic acidssalicylic acid, citric acid, tannic acid, shikimic acid, indoleacetic acid
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
folic acidvitamin A
Sight-supporting micronutrient
vitamin D · vitamin E · vitamin K · fat-soluble vitamins · retinol