folate
nounUK /ˈfəʊleɪt/
US /ˈfoʊleɪt/
Folate is a vitamin your body needs to grow and stay healthy.
Leafy green vegetables are a good source of folate.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A salt or ester of folic acid used in supplements and fortified foods.
The cereal is fortified with folate to help prevent birth defects.
3. A water-soluble B vitamin important for making red blood cells.
Low folate levels can lead to a type of anemia.
4. A nutrient that helps prevent neural tube defects in developing babies.
Doctors recommend folate before and during early pregnancy.