Folic acid and health: What is known?Judy Buttriss reviews the current knowledge about how folate, or folic acid, may protect against a number of diseases and considers the potential benefits of supplementationDr Judy Buttriss
fo·lic acid (fō′lĭk, fŏl′ĭk) A vitamin belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in cell growth and metabolism. It is found especially in green leafy vegetables and fresh fruit. Lack of folic acid can cause anemia because it is necessary for the formation of red blo...
folic acid® is a prescription iron supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of iron deficiency.CONTRAINDICATIONSThis product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy...
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using folic acid; folic acid requirements are markedly increased during pregnancy, and deficiency may harm a fetus. Folic acid passes into breast milk. Folic acid requirements are markedly increased while breastfeeding; however,...
另一方面,根据疾病与健康的发展起源(Developmental Origins of Health and Disease,DOHaD)理论,在胎儿期及儿童生命早期经历营养、心理社会应激、药物等方面的不良因素会对人的健康产生终生的影响。 因此,生命早期营养,特别是发育关键期的营养状况,对成人后的健康也会产生远期影响。
Folate (folic acid) is required for normal blood formation and neurological health. Its deficiency is common among low socioeconomic groups, especially during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood (Box 8.5). Deficiency is common in alcoholics, owing to malnutrition or impaired absorption. Alcoholics with...
folic acid 美[ˌfoʊlɪk ˈæsɪd] 英[ˌfəʊlɪk ˈæsɪd] na.【生化】叶酸 权威英汉双解 英汉 英英 网络释义 folic-acid n. 1. 叶酸(见于绿色蔬菜、肝、肾的一种维生素,用于造红血球)a vitamin found in green vegetables, liver and kidney , needed by the body for...
Our objective was to examine the incidence of AMD in a trial of combined folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) therapy. Methods We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial including 5442 female health care professionals 40 years or...
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is a B vitamin supplement that may be used to prevent and treat folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate) that can cause megaloblastic anemia. Folic acid may also be used to control high levels of homocysteine, prevent seriou
https://www.drugs.com/pro/folic-acid.htmlFurther information Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use folic acid only for the indication prescribed. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information...