How To Get Enough Folic Acid & Folate?

Folic Acid Deficiency and Recommended Intake

The recommended daily amount of folic acid is referred to as the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). The RDA value for folic acid is given in dietary folate equivalents (DFE). This is because the body absorbs folic acid from supplements better than folate from food sources.

• 1 mcg DFE is equivalent to 1 mcg of folate from food, while 1 mcg DFE is equivalent to 0.6 mcg of folic acid from supplements.
• The recommended daily intake for adults is 400 mcg DFE.
• During pregnancy, the RDA is 600 mcg DFE, and during breastfeeding, it is 500 mcg DFE.

Folic acid, along with other B vitamins, helps regulate the level of an amino acid called homocysteine.

Elevated levels of homocysteine can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Digestive disorders such as celiac disease and excessive alcohol consumption can interfere with the proper absorption of nutrients by the body.

Symptoms of Folic Acid Deficiency

A low level of folate in the blood can cause folate-deficiency anemia. When this occurs, the body produces larger red blood cells that do not function properly. Common symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Low energy levels
• Vision problems
• Memory loss

Benefits of Folic Acid Tablets

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