7 Common Yet Essential Nutrients.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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7. Folic Acid |
Category: |
Water soluble vitamins |
Best food sources: |
Leafy greens, wheat, eggs, Black eyed peas, lentils, broccoli, yeast, liver, oranges, cauliflower, ladies fingers (okra) |
RDA |
Indian: |
Men and Women: 0.1 mg |
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US: |
Men and Women: 0.4mg |
UL* |
1mg |
Main function: Used to treat megaloblastic and macrocytic anemia. Folic acid (FA) is required for cell division; supplementation of mother's diet prevents neural tube defects such as spinal bifida and anencephaly in the newborn. FA lowers homocysteine levels in the blood and may have a possible role in cancer prevention |
Potential side effects from excessive consumption - Generally well tolerated. High doses can mask vitamin B12 deficiency leading to nerve damage |
Brands Names |
India: |
Becosule, Folium |
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USA: |
FA-8, Folacin 800 |
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