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The multivitamin is powered by vegan Omega-3s, vitamin C, vitamin D3, folate, and iron—delivering 22 essential nutrients that support the specific needs of a new mom.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 July 2024
Due to its role in fetal brain development, folate is very important for pregnant people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
The most common deficiencies are of vitamin B6, iron and vitamin D. Of all the vitamins and minerals, Americans are least likely to be deficient in vitamin A, vitamin E and folate (B9).
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
Cruciferous vegetables are also rich in folate, a water-soluble nutrient that benefits the digestive system and may prevent common cancers, cardiovascular disease, infertility, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 July 2024
Due to its role in fetal brain development, folate is very important for pregnant people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
The most common deficiencies are of vitamin B6, iron and vitamin D. Of all the vitamins and minerals, Americans are least likely to be deficient in vitamin A, vitamin E and folate (B9).
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
Cruciferous vegetables are also rich in folate, a water-soluble nutrient that benefits the digestive system and may prevent common cancers, cardiovascular disease, infertility, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
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“Folate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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folate
noun
fo·late
ˈfō-ˌlāt 
: folic acid
the uptake of folate by the mutant—Biological Abstracts
Biological Abstracts
also
: a salt or ester of folic acid
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