Vitamin B9 (folic acid) is not only needed by pregnant women. Certain groups of people, such as smokers, should consume more than the recommended daily dose of 400 micrograms of folate. The bioavailability of synthetic vitamin B9 is much greater than that contained in food products. Check what causes a folic acid deficiency.
Vitamin B9occurs in the form of folates sensitive to UV rays and heat treatment. A varied diet rich in fruit and vegetables should ensure the necessary vitamin requirements, but certain groups of people should take more of it.
These include :
- people who smoke and abuse alcohol,
- pregnant women using hormonal contraception,
- people who frequently use the solarium,
- infants, especially low birth weight newborns,
- people suffering from iron and vitamin C deficiency.
Folic acid affects many important functions in the human body - the synthesis of red blood cells, fertility and the nervous system.
It is difficult to overdose on folate without supplementation. In the case of this vitamin, situations where the body lacks it much more often.
Check what the deficiency of vitamin B9, i.e. folic acid, causes
See the gallery of 5 photos
Why is it worth taking care of the proper level of folic acid in the body?
First of all, folic acid is responsible for regulating all cells of the body, and also:
- reduces the risk of heart disease, e.g. stroke, high blood pressure,
- has a positive effect on the nervous system,
- can reduce complications after diabetes, e.g. neuropathy,
- supplements based on folic acid can reduce the incidence of side effects in many diseases, such as arthritis and psoriasis,
- reduces inflammation markers.
Patrycja Pupiec Editor specializing in he alth promotion and psychology. Curiosity about people and their stories drives her to take up socially difficult topics. Author of the StrefaKobiety series devoted to women's he alth, in which she talks to a doctor about prevention and the problems they face. He likes to be up to date, which is why he follows the sciencediscoveries, especially those relating to medicine. Privately, a lover of animals, hiking and the work of Edward Stachura.
Master of management by education. He manages the word at work. She cooperated with marketing agencies, creating valuable content for them. For many years associated with charity organizations, where she works for the most needy. He specializes in he alth protection and psychology. He is interested in sport and scientific discoveries, especially those related to medicine. Privately, a lover of animals, hiking and the work of Edward Stachura.