Folic Acid...

Folic Acid

Folic acid is a water soluble B vitamin needed for the production of energy and the formation of red blood cells. Folic acid also aids in the proper formation and functioning of white blood cells.

Folic acid is found in a wide range of foods including green leafy vegetables, liver, yeast, wheat germ, fortified bread, nuts, eggs and pulses.

The standard recommended daily allowance (RDA) for folic acid is 200 mcg. However, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are advised to take a daily supplement containing 400 mcg of folic acid, to help prevent neural tube defects in the developing baby such as spina bifida.