Biological, dietetic and pharmacological properties of vitamin B9
Tomáš Siatka, Marek Máťuš, Monika Moravcová, Patrícia Harčárová, Zuzana Lomozová, Kateřina Matoušová, Chaweewan Suwanvecho, Lenka Kujovská Krčmová, Přemysl Mladěnka
Abstract
(folate) from plant-based diet. The sources as well as the effect of food processing are discussed in detail. Industrial production, fortification and biofortification, kinetics, and physiological role in humans are described. As folate deficiency leads to several pathological states, current opinions toward prevention through fortification are discussed. Claimed risks of increased folate intake are mentioned as well as analytical ways for measurement of folate.
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BiofortificationFortificationVitaminPathologicalBiotechnologyMedicinePhysiologyFood scienceBiologyMicronutrientEndocrinologyInternal medicinePathologyFolate and B Vitamins ResearchMetabolism and Genetic DisordersDiet and metabolism studies