Folic acid

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, folate, and folacin, is one of the B vitamins. Manufactured folic acid, which is converted into folate by the body, is used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification as it is more stable during processing and storage. Folate is required for the body to make DNA and RNA and metabolize amino acids necessary for cell division. As humans cannot make folate, it is required in the diet, making it an essential nutrient. In addition, it’s also applied in feed and pharmaceutical treatments.