Definitions for folacin
fo·lacin

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1. vitamin Bc, vitamin M, folate, folic acid, folacin, pteroylglutamic acid, pteroylmonoglutamic acidnoun

   a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction

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1. folacin

   Folate, also known as vitamin B9 and folacin, is one of the B vitamins. Manufactured folic acid, which is converted into folate by the body, is used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification as it is more stable during processing and storage. Folate is required for the body to make DNA and RNA and metabolise amino acids necessary for cell division. As humans cannot make folate, it is required in the diet, making it an essential nutrient. It occurs naturally in many foods. The recommended adult daily intake of folate in the U.S. is 400 micrograms from foods or dietary supplements.Folate in the form of folic acid is used to treat anemia caused by folate deficiency. Folic acid is also used as a supplement by women during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) in the baby. Low levels in early pregnancy are believed to be the cause of more than half of babies born with NTDs. More than 80 countries use either mandatory or voluntary fortification of certain foods with folic acid as a measure to decrease the rate of NTDs. Long-term supplementation with relatively large amounts of folic acid is associated with a small reduction in the risk of stroke and an increased risk of prostate cancer. There are concerns that large amounts of supplemental folic acid can hide vitamin B12 deficiency.Not consuming enough folate can lead to folate deficiency. This may result in a type of anemia in which red blood cells become abnormally large. Symptoms may include feeling tired, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, open sores on the tongue, and changes in the color of the skin or hair. Folate deficiency in children may develop within a month of poor dietary intake. In adults, normal total body folate is between 10 and 30 mg with blood levels of greater than 7 nmol/L (3 ng/mL).Folate was discovered between 1931 and 1943. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. In 2020, it was the 67th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 10 million prescriptions. The term "folic" is from the Latin word folium (which means leaf) because it was found in dark-green leafy vegetables.

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1. folacin

   Folacin, also known as folic acid, is a type of B vitamin that is used by the body to make DNA and other genetic material, as well as for the body's cells to work and tissues to grow. It is essential for proper brain function and plays a significant role in mental and emotional health. Considered crucial during pregnancy, folacin helps prevent major birth defects related to the baby's brain and spine. This nutrient is typically found in foods like leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans, peas, and nuts.

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1. • B-complex Vitamin

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of folacin in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of folacin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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