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Folacin

Alternative names:

deficiency - vitamin B9 (folacin); diet and folacin; folacin (vitamin B9) deficiency; folate; folic acid; pteroylglutamic acid; vitamin B9; vitamin B9 (folacin) deficiency

Food sources:

  • beans and legumes
  • citrus fruits and juices
  • wheat bran and other whole grains
  • dark green leafy vegetables
  • poultry, pork, shellfish
  • liver


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