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folic

[foh-lik, fol-ik]

adjective

  1. of or derived from folic acid.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of folic1

< Latin fol ( ium ) folium + -ic
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Example Sentences

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Some vitamins, such as folic acid, can discolor urine and lead to inaccurate results.

Studies in Norway, the US and Israel found that mothers who took folic acid supplements around conception had children with a 30-70% lower likelihood of autism.

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Some research has shown that unlike regular folic acid, folinic acid can more easily cross the blood brain barrier and address a deficiency of the vitamin.

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The EPA also began canceling grants, including one it had given to Schmidt, the researcher who studied the protective effect of folic acid.

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High doses at or above 4 mg per day did not have adverse effects, which contrasts with prior studies that found long-term risks associated with high doses of folic acid.

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