Question 1

after my bloods results my doctor has put me on folic acid pills...why? im already on thiamine and vit b strong.

Accepted Answer

Anemic? Pregnant?: There are a few reasons to start someone on folate (folic acid). First is if they are deficient. This might show up as a type of anemia called macrocytic anemia. Once the anemia is discovered, a B12 and folate (folic acid) level are drawn to determine which deficiency is causing it. Another reason is if you plan to become pregnant or are pregnant as this prevents certain defects.

Question 2

how is a thiamine or folate (folic acid) deficiency diagnosed? are there any cases where oral supplementation are inadequate?

Accepted Answer

Your doc can do: lab work to test for nutrient levels.  A very good MicroNutrient Panel is done by Spectracell Lab in Texas.  Peace and good health.  Many multivitamins are weak.  A nutritionist or natural doc can help guide you.  ProThera is an excellent company but you need a doc to order the supplements for you there.

Question 3

who all needs folic acid?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what is folic acid benefit?

Accepted Answer

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 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

which kind of food has folic acid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

please describe the medication: folic acid?

Accepted Answer

Folic Acid: Folic acid are forms of the water-soluble vitamin b9. Folic acid is itself not biologically active, but its biological importance is due to tetrahydrofolate and other derivatives after its conversion to dihydroFolic Acid in the liver. Helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord when taken very early in pregnancy.

Question 8

help please? what is folic acid helpful for?

Accepted Answer

Neural tube defects: Folic acid supplementation taken prior to pregnancy can help prevent a group of birth defects associated with the fetal neural tube. Spina bifida is one example.

Question 9

what foods are high in folic acid naturally?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid: Folate (folic acid) is present in green, leafy vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, grains, and meats. Folic acid is the synthetic form of the vitamin that is included in supplements and food fortification. It has many of the same biologic effects as folate (folic acid) but is more bioavailable and therefore is relatively more effective.

Question 10

what are the benefits of folic acid for baby?

Accepted Answer

Neural tube defects: When pregnant women take frolic acid it is to prevent problems like spina bifida in the newborn.

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After my bloods results my doctor has put me on folic acid pills...why? im already on thiamine and vit b strong.

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