Folic Acid

Signs Of Folic Acid Deficiency: 

• Abnormal pap smear

• Anemia

• Apathy

• Birth defects in one’s offspring, Spina bifida

• Depression

• Diarrhea

• Digestive disturbances

• Fatigue

• Gingivitis

• Graying hair

• Growth impairment

• Insomnia

• Irritability

• Labored breathing

• Loss of appetite

• Memory problems

• Paranoia

• Sore, red tongue

• Weakness

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• Health Concerns – What Folic Acid Is Used For:

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• Acne

• Aids

• Candidiasis

• Cataracts

• Celiac disease

• Cerebrovascular insufficiency

• Constipation

• Crohn’s disease

• Diarrhea

• Epilepsy

• Fatigue

• Gout

• Hepatitis

• Infertility

• Neural tube defects

• Parkinson’s disease

• Periodontal disease

• Restless leg syndrome

• Seborrheic dermatitis

• Senility

• Ulcerative colitis

What Folic Acid Does: 

• Builds up babies’ resistance to infection

• Can prevent some types of cancer

• Essential for transmission of genetic code

• Helpful in the treatment of heart disease

• Helps form blood and effective for anemia

• Helps alleviate depression and anxiety

• Helps prevent atherosclerosis

• Helps prevent osteoporosis

• Helps  prevent premature birth

• Improves lactation

• Improves skin condition

• Increases appetite in debilitated patients

• Involved in protein metabolism

• May be effective in the treatment of uterine cervical dysplasia

• Natural analgesic

• Needed for metabolism of RNA and DNA

• Prevents some types of birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly

Food Sources of Folic Acid:

• Asparagus

• Bananas

• Barley

• Beets

• Black-eyed peas

• Bran

• Brewer’s yeast

• Brown rice

• Cheese

• Chicken

• Citrus fruits

• Dates

• Eggs

• Garbanzos

• Green leafy vegetables

• Lamb

• Legumes

• Lentils

• Liver

• Meat

• Milk

• Mushrooms

• Nuts

• Organ meats

• Pork

• Root vegetables

• Salmon

• Soy beans and flour

• Split peas

• Tuna

• Wheat germ

• Whole grains

• Whole wheat

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Other Sources- Name Brands for Folic Acid:

Which Supplement is Best for Me?

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Caution & Comments about Folic Acid: 

• Alcohol and many prescription drugs like estrogens, sulfasalazine and barbiturates impair folic acid metabolism

• Antacids inhibit folic acid absorption

• Do not take high doses of folic acid for extended periods if you have a hormone-related cancer or convulsive disorder

• Easily destroyed by light and heat

• Folic acid is toxic in large doses and can cause severe neurological problems

• High doses may cause insomnia and interfere with the absorption of zinc in the body.