Mental retardation, cancer cell growth, early graying and stomatitis... With folic acid, not kidding!

Folic acid (vitamin B9) belongs to water soluble vitamins. Scientists and doctors have long recognized that this substance is the bedrock of the human body. Partially vitamin B9 is synthesized in the intestine but the main part comes from outside the body.





Folic acid participates in the synthesis of red blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets), amino acids and RNA, regulates the growth of new cells, for chemical processes and enzyme activity.





Vitamin B9 rich yeast (dry and fresh), beef and chicken liver, peanuts, spinach, celery, parsley, oregano, mint, raspberry leaves... But in the heat treatment process a significant part of this substance is lost, so it is necessary to replenish its body reserves.





Pills folic collateralled folic acid pharmacy are pennies, but the benefits they receive is invaluable! After all, the lack of vitamin B9 affects the functionality of all body systems. First and foremost, this vitamin regulates the growth of beneficial cells, so when shortages begin to develop uncontrolled cancer cells.





Mental retardation in children, disorders in the Central nervous system and hematopoiesis is only the beginning of the list of complications caused by a deficiency of folic acid. Unreasonable anxiety, memory problems, anemia, stomatitis, early gray hair, a paranoid state, early menopause, severe migraine headaches, heart attacks, strokes... Just imagine!





Daily rate of vitamin B9 is individual and depends on the lifestyle of the person, because folic acid is consumed faster in people involved in sports and sunbathers on the beach. Smokers, people who abuse alcohol, and women taking birth control pills, also automatically fall into this category.





The optimal dose for adults is 200 to 500 micrograms per day, subject to regular use. The minimum dose ensures normal functioning of the body. But in case of increased mental and physical exertion, stress or respiratory disease, the dosage should be increased.





Pregnancy and lactation also requires a substantial increase in the doses of vitamin, but without consulting the doctor better not to do it. In General for pregnant women B9 — vitamin number 1! Normal development of the fetus impossible.





Hypervitaminosis in the case of folic acid — an extreme rarity, as to such amount of food impossible, and the pharmaceutical preparation to achieve abundance, you should drink several handfuls... the Consequences are manifested in the form of perevozbujdeniem, sleep disorders and diarrhea.

Important! Vitamin B9 fully absorbed only in tandem with vitamin B12 or in combination with other b vitamins. Tablets take immediately after meals with water. By the way, after a week in the mirror will notice the changes: the hair elasticity, luster and complexion and elastic skin envy 20-year-old.

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Marina Artemova Loves to photograph the beauty of nature, enjoys handmade. Son Vanya had taught the mother to cope with any household tasks effortlessly: Marina knows how to get the most stubborn stains and to clean the house in minutes. Interested in the most acute, various life issues, never remain aloof from what actually matters! Favorite book Marina — "gone with the wind" by M. Mitchell.

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