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Folic acid 400ug per day

 Folic acid and the benefits of folic acid

• Folic acid Is a water-soluble vitamin that is important in red blood cell formation, protein metabolism, growth and cell division. benefits of folic acid have been shown to work together with Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin B-12 to reduce blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that builds and maintains tissues. Elevated homocysteine levels can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke or loss of circulation in your hands and feet. It's also very important in pregnancy for the developing fetus.
• The US Public Health Service recommends Folic Acid for women of childbearing age to help guard against certain birth defects. In fact, it is estimated that up to half of all serious birth defects could be prevented if women consumed the US RDA of folic acid. It also maintains cardiovascular function and a healthy circulatory system by reducing the amount of homocysteine levels in blood