Vitamins - VYE-ta-mins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Folic acid - FOE-lik AS-id - vitamin B 9 is necessary for strong blood.
Lack of folic acid may lead to anemia - weak blood. Your health care professional may treat this by prescribing folic acid for you.
Some conditions may increase your need for folic acid. These include:
In addition, infants smaller than normal, breast-fed infants, or those receiving unfortified formulas - such as evaporated milk or goat's milk may need additional folic acid.
Increased need for folic acid must be determined by your health care professional.
Some studies have found that folic acid taken by women before they become pregnant and during early pregnancy may reduce the chance of certain birth defects - neural tube defects.
Claims that folic acid and other B vitamins are effective for preventing mental problems have not been proven. Many of these treats involve large and expensive amounts of vitamins.
Injectable folic acid is given by or under the direction of your health care professional. Another form of folic acid is available without a prescription.
Folic acid is available in the following dosage forms:
Folic acid is found in various foods, including vegetables, especially green vegetables; potatoes; cereal and cereal products; fruits; and organ meats - for example, liver or kidney. It is best to eat fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible since they contain the most vitamins. Food processing may destroy some of the vitamins. For example, heat may reduce the amount of folic acid in foods.
Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy. Your body also needs other substances found in food such as protein, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. Vitamins themselves often can't work without the presence of other foods.
The daily amount of folic acid needed is defined in few various ways.
Normal daily recommended intakes in micrograms - mcg for folic acid are generally defined as follows:
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Infants and children Birth to 3 years of age |
4 to 6 years of age |
7 to 10 years of age |
Adolescent and adult males |
Adolescent and adult females |
Pregnant females |
Breast-feeding females |
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