The benefits of taking folic acid every day for women

Folic acid tablets are a water-soluble B vitamin that exists in the entire life system, from viruses and bacteria to humans. Because they were first obtained from broccoli leaves, they are called folic acid tablets. The folic acid in food is converted into tetrahydrofolic acid after entering the body, which plays a physiological role in the body. The total production of folic acid in the human body is only 5-6 mg, but it basically participates in the entire biochemical metabolism process and participates in the production of many important substances in the body such as protein, DNA, hemoglobin, etc. Thus, it plays an important role in cell division and growth. What are the benefits of folic acid tablets for normal women?

The important nutritional role of folic acid in the human body was confirmed as early as 1948. Lack of folic acid in humans (or other animals) can cause megalocytic anemia and leukocytopenia. In addition, scientific research has also found that folic acid tablets are especially important for pregnant women. Lack of folic acid in the first three months of pregnancy can cause neural tube defects in the fetus, thereby increasing the incidence of split-brain and anencephaly. Secondly, pregnant women should take folic acid tablets regularly to prevent congenital malformations such as low birth weight, premature birth, and cleft palate (cleft lip).

In recent years, scientists from all over the world have discovered many new and impressive uses of folic acid tablets, including:

1. Anti-tumor effect

Folic acid tablets can induce apoptosis of tumor cells and have a certain effect on the gene expression of tumor cells, so they are a natural anti-cancer vitamin.

2. It has positive significance for the growth and development of infants' neuron cells and brain nerves

Adding folic acid tablets to the food of babies under 3 years old can help promote the growth and development of their brain nerves and improve their IQ. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved folic acid tablets to be added to infant formula as a healthy food preservative.

3. Other functions

Folic acid tablets can be used as an auxiliary therapeutic agent for patients with schizophrenia, and they have a significant alleviating effect on the disease. In addition, folic acid tablets can also be used to treat chronic atrophic gastritis, inhibit bronchitis phospholipid conversion, and prevent coronary artery sclerosis, myocardial damage and myocardial infarction caused by hyperhomocysteinuria.