Folic Acid (Folate)

 

The Function

  1. bullet pointEssential for pregnancy and healthy blood.

 

The Facts
Folate works with Vitamin B12 to produce healthy red blood cells. It is also required for normal cell division and a normal nervous system. During pregnancy, requirements increase as it is needed in the development of the neural tube which develops into the spinal cord and skull in the embryo. A deficiency could cause neural tube defects in the child.

 

The Foods

Fortified cereals, liver, chickpeas, lentils, asparagus, brussel sprouts, cabbage, spinach, spring greens, cauliflower,

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