How to Use folic acid in a Sentence

folic acid

noun
  • The outer surface of this shell is coated with folic acid.
    The Economist, 31 Aug. 2017
  • Wheat flour is enriched with folic acid, riboflavin, and iron.
    Shana Minei Spence, Ms, Rdn, SELF, 8 Feb. 2023
  • His team was the first to devise a method to synthesize the vitamin folic acid.
    Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 5 June 2018
  • Plant proteins like kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas are high in folic acid and make great add-ins.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022
  • What are the causes and consequences of low folic acid levels?
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Two nutrients to pay attention to are iron and folic acid.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 3 Jan. 2024
  • What is the main difference between folate and folic acid?
    Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-Cpt, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2021
  • This iron supplement contains both iron and folic acid.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Organ meats are a mixed bag: On one hand, they are packed with nutrients like vitamin A and folic acid, both of which are good for the heart.
    Alix Wall, sun-sentinel.com, 10 July 2019
  • Enriched grains are refined grains with B vitamins—folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin—and iron added to the grain.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 8 May 2023
  • These include omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and coenzyme Q10.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The most famously important of these is folic acid, which reduces the risk of neural tube defects (defects of the brain and spinal cord).
    Serena Coady, SELF, 4 Jan. 2022
  • The sturdy green contains vitamins A and C, folic acid, calcium and iron.
    Jill Wendholt Silva, kansascity, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Vitamin C aids in absorption while folic acid helps to create new red blood cells.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • What are the benefits of consuming folate or folic acid?
    Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-Cpt, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2021
  • Like many leafy greens, kale is high in vitamins A, C and K, as well as folic acid and lutein, and can go toe-to-toe with milk for calcium absorption.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 27 May 2021
  • For example, many of the ACV gummies on this list contain folic acid, B vitamins, fruit extracts, and pectin.
    Dallas News, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Brittle, cracking nails suggest low levels of folic acid.
    IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2023
  • This supplement is packed with all the essentials—biotin, keratin, and folic acid—but gets bonus points for the hint of strawberry flavor and scent.
    ELLE, 30 Apr. 2022
  • Each jar of treats contains 100mg of CBD and each treat is rich in vitamin K and other minerals, such as folic acid and riboflavin, that help keep your cat’s coat and skin healthy.
    Dallas News, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Designed for pregnant and lactating women, this supplement is high in folic acid, iron, and zinc.
    Korin Miller, Allure, 3 May 2018
  • Hair loss in women can occur if certain nutrients are too low, such as iron, folic acid and vitamin B, Guttman said.
    NBC News, 16 Feb. 2022
  • The main difference is that you’re given extra folic acid, typically about 400mcg a day.
    Stefanie Gordon, Woman's Day, 18 July 2022
  • One classic example is the addition of folic acid to breakfast cereals, which started in the late 1990s.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The upper limit for folic acid is set due to the fact that increased folic acid intake could mask vitamin B12 deficiency.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • Beets are also a great source of folic acid and potassium, a mineral that helps normalize blood pressure.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Canker sores, for example, can be a sign of vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency.
    Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 30 May 2023
  • These little blue chews are filled with biotin, folic acid, coconut oil, and vitamin C, and have gotten the stamp of approval from beauty mavens all over the internet.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2022
  • To this day, bread is enriched with such vitamins and minerals as thiamin, folic acid, and calcium.
    Saveur, 22 Apr. 2012
  • Since 1996, all enriched grain products have been required to be fortified with folic acid to prevent neural tube defects, or NTDs.
    Jonel Aleccia, The Seattle Times, 16 Oct. 2018

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