Folic
Acid
Recommended Dietary Intakes
Men - 200 mcg
Women - 200 mcg
This Vitamin Is
Essential For...
the maintenance and production of
energy.
formation of red blood cells.
healthy hair, skin and nails.
nervous system.
a healthy pregnancy.
mental health.
Sources...
Liver, kidneys, beef, poultry, oily fish,
cheese, avocados, beans, beets, celery, eggs, milk, fish, mushrooms, green leafy
vegetables, nuts, seeds, lentils, brown rice, barley, peas, orange juice, brewers yeast
and fortified breakfast cereals.
Comments
Please note, the B vitamins should be taken
as a complex and not individually unless specially recommended.
A healthy diet should provide enough folic acid, but you may find you need more if you are
pregnant, just had an injury, or if you have been taking drugs or the oral contraceptive
long term. Caution should be taken as large doses of Folic acid can mask a B12 deficiency
which can lead to nerve problems.
Deficiencies
anaemia
pallor.
fatigue
loss of appetite
insomnia
diarrhoea
red, inflamed tongue.
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