Health Benefits of Grapefruits
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8. Source of Folate
Folate, also known as folic acid or vitamin B9, is an essential vitamin, especially during pregnancy. Folate is necessary for cellular reproduction and DNA synthesis, and a deficiency during pregnancy may lead to neural tube defects and other complications.
Adults with insufficient folate are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and may experience seizures. Many B vitamins are lost through cooking and other types of food processing, so eating fresh, unprocessed grapefruit is an excellent way to add folate to a person's diet.3Lv X;Zhao S;Ning Z;Zeng H;Shu Y;Tao O;Xiao C;Lu C;Liu Y; et al. ‘Citrus Fruits as a Treasure Trove of Active Natural Metabolites That Potentially Provide Benefits for Human Health.’ Chemistry Central Journal, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 24 Dec. 2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26705419/.
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