| Salad leaves are rich in a range of nutrients including fibre, folate and so-called carotenoids such as alphacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. |
| Enlarged red cells, called megaloblasts, are caused by vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency. |
| The body more readily absorbs folic acid from vitamin supplements and fortified foods than folate from food. |
| This risk only appeared in women who did not eat enough folate or folic acid. |
| Erythrocyte folate results were corrected for the subjects' hematocrits and serum folate concentrations. |
| Meat is also a decent source of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, selenium and zinc. |
