Is Folic Acid vegetarian?

Folic acid is the synthetic, fully oxidised form of vitamin B9 (folate), used in dietary supplements, fortified foods, and cosmetics. Unlike natural folate found in foods, folic acid is produced by chemical synthesis and must be converted in the body to its active form.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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