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[Dairy products as source of folates]
Summary
Dairy products like yogurts and blue cheeses are valuable sources of folates, offering better bioavailability and stability than vegetables. Their consumption, especially fermented dairy, can help meet daily folate requirements.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Food Chemistry
Context:
- Folates are essential micronutrients crucial for human health.
- Dairy products are often overlooked as a dietary source of folates.
- Folate content in dairy is generally lower than in plant-based foods but possesses unique advantages.
Purpose:
- To highlight the significance of dairy products, particularly fermented varieties and blue cheeses, as sources of folates.
- To explain the superior bioavailability and stability of folates in dairy compared to other food groups.
- To identify factors contributing to enhanced folate absorption and protection within dairy matrices.
Summary:
- Dairy products, especially yogurts, blue cheeses, and fermented milk beverages, are significant sources of folates.
- Folates in dairy exhibit enhanced stability due to synergistic hydro- and lipophilic antioxidants.
- High bioavailability is attributed to milk folates appearing as mono-glutamates and the presence of folate-binding protein (FBP), whose activity is boosted by milk sphingolipids and cholesterol.
Impact:
- Regular consumption of dairy products, particularly fermented beverages combined with folate-rich fruits and vegetables, can improve overall folate intake.
- Understanding the protective mechanisms of folates in dairy can inform dietary recommendations and food fortification strategies.
- This research underscores the potential of dairy in addressing folate deficiency and promoting public health.
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