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Definition
Folic acid; folate, a type of B vitamin.
neutralhealth
How it's used
Folic acid is almost exclusively discussed in the context of pregnancy or prenatal health in Hong Kong. It is common for women to start taking it well before conception, so you will frequently hear it mentioned in conversations about family planning.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
The doctor told me I need to take folic acid every day.
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Common phrases
supplement folic acid
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