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Folate, also known as Vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin naturally present in many foods, particularly leafy green vegetables, fruits, and legumes. It is essential for DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and red blood cell production. Folate is crucial during periods of rapid cell growth, such as pregnancy and infancy, and plays a role in preventing neural tube defects.
B vitamins, lack of B vitamins, particularly B6, B12, folate.
""Folate is specifically mentioned as a B vitamin whose lack is associated with an increase in reactive oxygen species, which can contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular energy crises."