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Folic Acid, 1 mg with 20mg C
The B vitamin folacin, or folic acid works closely with vitamin B12 to
produce red blood cells. Folic acid is vital to proper cell division and
prevents damage to cellular DNA, helping to reduce the risk of colon
polyps, colorectal cancer and cervical cancer.
Many studies show that folic acid also prevents birth defects. Women
planning to have children should supplement with 400 micrograms of folic
acid daily to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and
anencephaly. This amount may also lower homocysteine levels in the
blood. High levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of
heart attack and stroke.
"Folic acid is necessary for proper brain function, being concentrated
in the spinal and extracellular fluids. It is essential for mental and
emotional health...In surveys conducted, it was shown to be one of the
nutrients most often deficient in our diets."
Folic acid in supplement form is twice as available to the body as the
folate found in foods.
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