Daily Amount Needed
- At least 400 mcgs for most adults.
- pregnant women 600 mcgs and breastfeeding women should get at least 500 mcgs.
- Children need between 150 to 300 mcg per day.
Benefits
- Folate and folic acid are both forms of B9. Folate occurs naturally in fresh foods, whereas folic acid is the synthetic form found in supplements.
- Your body needs folate to produce red blood cells, as well as components of the nervous system.
- It helps in the formation and creation of DNA and maintaining normal brain function, and is a critical part of spinal fluid. It has also been proven to reduce the risk for an NTD-affected (neural tube defect) pregnancy by 50 to 70 percent.
- Folic acid is vital for proper cell growth and development of the embryo. That is why it is important for a woman to have enough folate/folic acid in her body both before and during pregnancy.
Fruit Sources
- Avocado
- Blackberries
- Guava
- Lychee
- Mango
- Orange
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Strawberries
- Amaranth Leaves
- Asparagus
- Beetroot
- Brussels Sprouts
- Chinese Cabbage
- French Beans
- Lima Beans
- Okra
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Spinach
Nut Sources
- Buckwheat
- Chestnuts
- Filberts/Hazelnuts
- Oats
- Peanuts
- Sunflower Seeds
- Wheat - Durum
- Wheat - Hard Red
- Wheat - Hard White
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