Health benefits of Folic acid.

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Health benefits of Folic acid.

Folic acid has multiple Health benefits for men and women of all ages.

Folic acid is found in leafy green vegetables, peas, legumes, melons, bananas, mushrooms and cereals. Deficiency of Folic acid may cause grey hair, poor growth, fatigue and tiredness. 

Benefits of Folic acid -

# Folic acid may lower homo-cysteine.

# Folic acid is used to treat depression.

# Folic acid is widely used in pregnancy.

# Folic acid aids digestion of proteins.

# Folic acid renews cells and aids hair growth.

# Folic acid can give you a healthy and glowing skin.

# Folic acid may cause breakdown of triglycerides. Diabetes, type 2 is linked with high triglycerides.

# Folic acid is needed for DNA repair and creating new cells in our body. Folic acid can prevent cancer cells from multiplying.

# Folic acid can reduce fat content in your body.

# Folic acid is also good for dads to be. It helps in correcting sperm count.

# Folic acid cures anemia and it is good for menstruating women.

Caution: Overcooking of food may destroy the Folic acid content. Overdose of Folic acid may give you gas problems, insomnia, irritability, depression, fatigue or lack of concentration.

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