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= = =__**Folic Acid**__= (Folate) Matt O'Toole == http://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/vitamin_information/images/vitamin_b_folic.gif

__**Type Of Nutrient: Acid Chemical Formula: C19H19N7O6**__

**__Affects Of Too Much Or Too Little__**
If too much is digested, your body will naturally throw out any excess. If not enough is digested, certain things such as alcohol and some treatments can obstruct the folic acid and cause a deficiency of folate.

**__What Is Most Affected In The Body?__**
Folic Acid helps prevent birth defects if taken while pregnant. Folic acid is also needed in the process of creating DNA and an important part of tissue formation. When not enough is digested a blood disorder called megaloblastic anaemiaresult can occur. This causes an obstruction of red blood cell production and a lot of immature red blood cells.

What Foods Contain This Chemical? Foods thats are dark green, contain nuts, oranges, grapefruits, poultry, enriched grain products, also there are vitamins that you can take daily that contain folic acid.

**__Information Citations__**
http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=104455&catId=100406&tid=100008&p=3&title=Folate+(archived) http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/prenatal/folic.shtml