Folic+Acid


 * Folic acid**
 * By**: Kristina Chiev




 * Image citation:** http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Folic_acid_structure.svg


 * Type of nutrient/ chemical:** Vitamin B9, Folate


 * Effects of too much**: “Very high doses (above 15,000 mcg) can cause stomach problems, sleep problems, skin reactions, and seizures”


 * Food that contains Folic acid:** “dark green leafy vegetables, oranges, lentils, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, asparagus, orange juice, broccoli, cauliflower, liver and brewer's yeast.

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 * Chemical formula:**


 * Chemical reaction with the body:** It helps the cell division and DNA synthesis, and human growth and development."Before a women is pregnant, if she gets enough or the right amount of folic acid, it can prevent birth defects to her baby's brain and spine."


 * Systems that are most affected:** “Every bodily function that requires cell division.”

http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/folic-acid.php http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/ http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_769.asp
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