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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … who could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming …
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… and development of cells. Genes are made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a substance inside the centre (nucleus) …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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… Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina … footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal capsules without a prescription …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many … follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. … the wart in water before applying salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the …
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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of … very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub on your skin. …
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Overview Most people who develop Alzheimer's disease do not have a history of the disease in their families. But if you do have a family history of Alzheimer's disease (one or more members of a …
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… caused severe liver problems or a buildup of acid in the blood. After any kind of treatment … chance of doing well on interferon. My HBV DNA test showed that I have a pretty low level … N, et al. (2009). Early hepatitis B virus DNA reduction in hepatitis B e …
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… green vegetables), peanut butter. Pantothenic acid Part of an enzyme needed for energy … acid) Part of an enzyme needed for making DNA and new cells, especially red blood cells. … acid) Part of an enzyme needed for making DNA and new cells, especially red blood cells. …
