Question 1

who all needs folic acid?

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Everyone: Everyone needs it to produce health red blood cells, and for fertility   our bodies need it to synthesize and repair dna.  Its particularly important in infants and during pregnancy.

Question 2

what is folic acid benefit?

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DNA repair, blood: Everyone needs it to produce health red blood cells, and for fertility our bodies need it to synthesize and repair dna. Its particularly important in infants and during pregnancy.

Question 3

does folic acid ever expire?

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Yes and no: Most folic acid tablets and multivitamins have an expiration date on the bottle.  Frankly this is erroneous as this compound and many others, will not spontaneously degenerate.  Only if the bottle is kept too warm or too wet will there be a change in the potency or quality.

Question 4

can men take folic acid pills?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can take Folic Acid - but what specifically is your concern?  Is it related to pregnancy?

Question 5

which foods contain folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Many foods: In the US, many grain foods are fortified with folate (folic acid). Concentrations are the highest in liver, yeast, spinach, other greens, and nuts.

Question 6

can you get too much folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Nope.: All vitamin b complex substances are water-soluble, which means that excess ingested amounts are expelled in the urine, thus avoiding any hypervitaminosis risks. Only the elderly can have subacute spinal degeneration from inadequate vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) while taking excessive folic acid.

Question 7

which kind of food has folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Leafy greens: Folic acid is coming from 'foliage' so think greens, lettuces, etc.

Question 8

could women get too much folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Like with anything in life too much can be bad.  So many foods are now supplemented with folic acid.  All the Folic Acid you need is in a regular adult multivitamin.

Question 9

can 19 yr olds use 400 mg folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Folic Acid: yes, not only is it safe every female who is even contemplating pregnancy should be taking 400 micrograms of Folic Acid daily.  This helps prevent certain birth defects known as neural tube defects which occur in the brain and spine.

Question 10

what natural foods contain folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Lots of them!: Green leafy veges, aparagus, citrus, avocado, broccoli, beans, seeds, nuts, beets, carrots, corn, squash.

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