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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