What does folic acid do?
May 29,2025

1. Core role of maternal and child health
Prevention of Fetal Neural Tube Malformations
Folic acid is a key nutrient for fetal neural tube development, which can reduce the risk of spina bifida, anencephaly and other serious malformations. It is recommended that 400-800 mcg of folic acid be supplemented every day from pregnancy preparation to early pregnancy.
Promote placental and fetal development
It supports the formation of neurons and DNA synthesis in the fetal brain, improves mental development and accelerates the development of the placenta to ensure nutrient delivery.
2. Blood system regulation
Improve anemia
Promote the production and maturation of red blood cells, treat megaloblastic anemia, and alleviate the symptoms of anemia caused by increased blood volume during pregnancy.
3. Cardiovascular disease control
Reduce homocysteine level
Reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, prevent hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
4. Neurological and cognitive function maintenance
Improve brain function
Participate in neurotransmitter synthesis, maintain cognitive function, reduce the risk of depression during pregnancy, and delay the progress of Alzheimer's disease.
5. Skin and Cell Health
Delay skin aging
Accelerates skin cell renewal, reduces wrinkle formation, and improves dryness and roughness.
Promote cell division and repair
Maintain normal development of white blood cells and red blood cells, support tissue repair and metabolic balance.
6. Immune Enhancement
Activate immune cells
Enhance the activity of white blood cells and antibody production, and strengthen the ability to resist infection.
7. Other auxiliary therapeutic areas
Metabolic Disease Intervention
Combined with vitamin B12 can improve insulin resistance and lower homocysteine levels in type 2 diabetes.
Epilepsy and Intestinal Disease Management
Combination with medications can reduce elevated blood ammonia in patients with epilepsy and alleviate inflammatory response in irritable bowel syndrome.
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