BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B-complex vitamins, also help the body use fats and protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, water-soluble and naturally found in many foods. It is also added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form of folic acid; this form is actually better absorbed than that from food sources-85% vs. 50%, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Folate is also known as folacin and vitamin B9. Folate helps: the body form healthy red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -In terms of providing the body with available nutrient, dietary folate-the form found in whole foods-is preferable to the synthetic folic acid found in supplements and processed foods. It is both more readily available to the body, and it does not pose the same potential risks of build up.