Folic acid is a synthetic (artificial) folate vitamin. Folate is the water-soluble B9 vitamin found naturally in some animal and plant foods. Folate helps the body make new red blood cells, helps utilize fat and protein, and helps the nervous system proper functioning.

Plant sources

• Dark leafy vegetables
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Kale
• Spinach
• Beets
• Turnips

Animal sources

• Salmon
• Beef liver
• Milk
• Egg
• Brewer’s yeast

• Treat folate deficiency
• Helpful in pregnancy
• Maintain brain health
• Reduces blood pre
• Treats vitiligo
• Treats depression
• Prevent fertility problem
• Kidney disease
• Diabetes

• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach gas
• Stomach pain
• Appetite loss
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Difficulty in concentration
• Feeling of hopelessness
• Anxiety
• Unpleasant taste on the tongue