2006-10-29 18:05:44 · 4 answers · asked by bhawna b 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Folic acid works along with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C to help the body digest and utilize proteins and to synthesize new proteins when they are needed. It is necessary for the production of red blood cells and for the synthesis of DNA (which controls heredity and is used to guide the cell in its daily activities).
Folic acid also helps with tissue growth and cell function. In addition, it helps to increase appetite when needed and stimulates the formation of digestive acids.
Synthetic folic acid supplements may be used in the treatment of disorders associated with folic acid deficiency and may also be part of the recommended treatment for certain menstrual problems and leg ulcers.
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2006-10-29 18:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by ~brigit~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Folic Acid is good for pregnant women because it puts vitamims into there body that they might not get with just eating. It helps reduce diseases that may occur with their unborn child.
2006-10-29 18:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by hoodboundmami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-29 18:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-29 18:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by nasanin a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋