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Folic acid is needed in the diet for the healthy development of cells

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What are 2 acids humans need in their diet?

folic acid and amino acid


What is the benefit of having folic acid in your diet?

It belongs to the viatmin B family which is important in the creating of red blood cells. A lack of folic acid may lead to anemia which then leads to a host of other problems. If you are lacking energy you may be lacking in folic acid.


A spinal cord birth defect can occur from lack of?

Folic acid in the diet of the mother.


What does b12 b6 and folic acid do for you?

Folic acid helps neural tube development, the dosage of folic acid will differ depending upon your health, generally women with epilepsy need more folic acid. Vitamen b6 helps with nausea (citus fruits have it) and b12 for energy.


What is the status of folic acid in today's diet?

Woefully inadequate. If you think you may be pregnant, supplement.


What anemia is related to a diet that is low in fresh fruit and vegetables?

Folic acid deficiency anemia


Research has shown that the risk for neural tube defects decreases by including what in your diet?

Folic acid.


Are ten year olds allowed to take folic acid pills?

The RDA of folic acid (Vitamin B9) for a ten to twelve year old is 250 micrograms. They can be taken if there is a folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is not needed if the individual has a high vegetable diet. Good sources are oranges, bananas, avocados, red fruits, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables.


Can you take folic acid and prenatal vitamins together?

Check the label. I assume that most would - this is the main reason why women take these vitamins. It is hard to get the required amount of folic acid from a normal diet.


How much folic acid when pregnant and have crohs?

Normal pregnant women need 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid a day. You should talk to your Dr to see if you need to adjust.


Does folic acid conflict with diuretic?

Does folic acid conflict with diuretic


Usages of folic acid in men?

I would like to ask you is there any risk for a man to take folic acid. Can teenages take folic acid(boy) Do folic acid develop brains on teenages.