Folic Acid (Folate)
Category: Prevent Birth Defects, Improve Mental Functions
Folic Acid or Folate is a water-soluble vitamin. It is also known as Vitamin B-9. It can not be produced in the body and we need to take it from food or supplements. Folic Acid plays a crucial role in making new cells. Folic Acid is one of the nutrients which are essential for pregnant women.
Benefits
- Prevent Birth Defects: Folic acid help to prevent neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly.
- Maintaining Brain Health: Low level of Vitamin B-9 (Folate) increases the chance of dementia. In aged persons, a low level of folate might affect the abilities of thinking, memory, and mood swing.
