Folic acid

common name:

Folic acid

other names:

Vitamin B9

natural supplements:

Sprouts,beans, peas, broccoli, yeast and liver.
Green leafy vegetables (spinach).

description:

Folic acid (vitamin B9) assist the development of cells especially during pregnancy. Also protects your body from amino acids associated with heart disease and stroke.

Folic acid is good for:

Can prevent birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Help the normal development of cells.

dosage:

0.4mg/day
0.6mg/day in pregnancy.

deficiency symptoms:

Crack in corners of mouth, red tongue, depression, irritability, fatique, insomnia.
Macrocytic anemia (enlarged red blood cells).

warnings:

Folic acid is easily destroyed by light, heat, oxygen, contraceptive pills.
Most pregnant women are deficient.

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