Folate

Common names

* Folate, Folic Acid, Folacin, Pteroylglutamic Acid (PGA)

Recommended Intake

* Males & Females ≥ 19 years: 400 ug/day

Note: It is recommended that all women of child-bearing ages consume 400 ug from supplements or fortified foods in addition to intake of food folate from a balanced diet.

What's Folate for?

* Part of an enzyme complex that assists in releasing energy from food
* Reduces risk of brain and spinal cord damage during first weeks of pregnancy
* Helps ensure proper cell division and red blood cell formation occurs
* Involved in converting vitamin B12 to its metabolically active form
* Defends against anemia and cancer

Best Food sources

* Leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits and fruit juices, dried beans and peas, poultry, enriched grain products