folic

American  

[foh-lik, fol-ik] / ˈfoʊ lɪk, ˈfɒl ɪk /

adjective

1. of or derived from folic acid.

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Etymology

Origin of folic

< Latin fol ( ium ) folium + -ic

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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.

From Science Daily