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Folic Acid-Free Foods

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Leah Webber

Folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B-9, is a water-soluble substance responsible for helping the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, for use as energy. Folate can be produced by intestinal bacteria, so if colon health is ideal, the body itself is a source of folic acid.