Folic Acid
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Role in human body
Crucial for proper brain function
Plays role in mental and emotional health
Helps in production of DNA and RNA
Important when cells and tissue grows rapidly
Works with B12 to help make red blood cells and help iron work properly
Works with other vitamins to control blood levels of amino acid homocysteine
Symptoms of deficiency
Folic acid deficiency anemia has symptoms such as:
Feeling weak and tired
Feeling lightheaded
Feeling grouchy
Being forgetful
Loss of appetite and weight
Having trouble concentrating
Food Sources
You can get folic acid from:
Leafy vegetables
Citrus fruits
Beans
Whole grains