Folacin/Folic Acid

Folic acid is important for the maturation of red blood cells. It is also essential for the baby’s spinal cord development in the first 3 months of pregnancy. So, folic acid is very popular during pregnancy period that to prevent spina bifida.

Obviously, low folic acid level during pregnant will cause spina bifida in newborns. For adults, it can leads to megaloblastic anemia and tropical sprue.

The top natural food sources rich in folacin

Organ meat
Muscle meat
Poultry
Fish
Eggs
Green leafy vegetables
Peanut
Avocado
Fortified cereal

RDA for adults—200mcg

Folacin/Folic Acid