Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Folic Acid prevents parasites from dwelling in the body

Common Name: Folic Acid

Scientific Name:

General Properties:

  • Soluble in water
  • It is important in the synthesis of red blood cell.
  • Help in protein digestion.

Functions:

  • Promote lactation.
  • Prevent parasites from dwelling in the body.
  • Keep the skin healthy.
  • prevent anemia.
  • Help in the metabolism of protein
  • Play important roles in the synthesis of RNA ,DNA.

RDA:

  • 400 mcg or 0.4 mg

Deficiency:

  • Anemia ( Macrophytes type)

Found In:

  • Green vegetables
  • apricot
  • carrot
  • beans
  • pumpkin.

Toxicity:

  • None, but there are reports of allergic of the skin.

Enemy:

  • Water
  • Food processing
  • Estrogen
  • Heat
  • Sunlight

Things to note:

  • When taking together with PABA will help to prevent white hair.
  • Can help to cures spots on the skin when taken in 1- 5 mg in short duration.

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