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The terms ''folate'' and ''folic acid'' have somewhat different meanings in different contexts, although sometimes used interchangeably. Within the field of [[organic chemistry]], folate refers to the [[conjugate base]] of folic acid. Within the field of [[biochemistry]], folates refer to a class of biologically active compounds related to and including folic acid. Within the field of [[nutrition]], the ''folates'' are a family of essential nutrients related to folic acid obtained from natural sources whereas the term ''folic acid'' is reserved for the manufactured form that is used as a dietary supplement.

The terms folate and folic acid have somewhat different meanings in different contexts, although sometimes used interchangeably. Within the field of organic chemistry, folate refers to the conjugate base of folic acid. Within the field of biochemistry, folates refer to a class of biologically active compounds related to and including folic acid. Within the field of nutrition, the folates are a family of essential nutrients related to folic acid obtained from natural sources whereas the term folic acid is reserved for the manufactured form that is used as a dietary supplement.