(1) Folic acid, also known generically as folate or folacin , is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins, and works in concert with vitamin B 12.(2) Robichon-Hunt and Robbins have reported that 39% of Canadians' folacin intake comes from vegetables and fruit.(3) A good source of vitamins A and C and folacin , cantaloupes are an easy-to-prepare breakfast.(4) Folic acid, also known as folacin and pteroylglutamic acid, is one of the B-complex vitamins that interact with vitamin B12 for the synthesis of DNA.(5) They are a good source of dietary fiber, folacin , iron, and Vitamin C.(6) The stalks are a good source of vitamins C and A and provide plenty of folacin (another vitamin).(7) Except for calcium and folacin intakes, mean nutrient intakes from food sources met or exceeded recommended levels.(8) For instance, the chemotherapy drug methotrexate looks like the B-vitamin folacin , but does not work like it.
