Are folate and Folic Acid the same thing?

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Are folate and Folic Acid the same thing?

2006-12-12 06:25:08 · 2 answers · asked by Belgica R 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is found in supplements and added to fortified foods

2006-12-12 06:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, they are.

2006-12-12 10:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by mel_gillis 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋