Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin and is mainly found in leafy green vegetables and fruits.
redirected here is also found in some fortified foods such as breads, cereals, pastas and rice. Folic acid is important for the formation of DNA and RNA. It helps to prevent birth defects of the brain and spine.
Folic acid stays in your system for about 48 hours. The half-life of folic acid is about 17 hours. This means that after 17 hours, half of the folic acid will be out of your system.
The benefits of taking folic acid include:
1. preventing birth defects of the brain and spine
2. reducing the risk of stroke
3. reducing the risk of heart disease
4. reducing the risk of certain types of cancer
5. reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease
6. reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration
7. improving cognitive function
8. reducing the risk of depression
9. reducing the risk of Parkinson's disease
10. improving joint function
11. improving fertility
12. increasing energy levels
13. improving digestion"