Hexaglutamate folate

Hexaglutamate folate is a naturally occurring form of folic acid. The bioavailability of dietary folate may be limited by the need for the glutamate moieties to be deconjugated before absorption. Folate deficiency in humans results in anemia, neural tube defects, and, possibly, chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and neurocognitive dysfunction.

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