Folic acid is a beneficial vitamin that aids in the production of new red blood cells. Folate-deficiency anemia is the lack of folic acid in the blood. If you don’t have enough red blood cells, you have anemia.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is a good idea to be checked for anemia…
- Lack of energy
- Decreased appetite
- Irritability
- Pale Skin
- Diarrhea
Getting enough folate and iron in your diet may help prevent anemia. Folic acid and iron can not just prevent anemia, but also cure it. While iron is needed to form red blood cells, folate helps vitamin B12 in formatting red blood cells.
If left unchecked, anemia can become a problem that leads to many different health issues in pregnant women. It’s important for women who are or could become pregnant to take folic acid daily in order to prevent neural tube defects.
A study from John Hopkins Medicine shows that most folate deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of folic acid in the diet. Treatment includes a well-balanced diet of foods containing folic acid and taking daily supplements of 400 mcg.
Consult with your doctor or OBGYN before starting a daily regimen of Folic Acid.
SOURCE:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/folate-deficiency-anemia
