Vitamin B9

Vitamin B9 Supplements

Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid, also called Folacin and Folate plays important role in the synthesis of the nucleic acids (which constitute the chromosomes). It is also needed for the normal development of blood cells.

Folic acid occurs in food in two forms: free folates and bound folates. The total folates represent both the groups. In man, free folate is rapidly absorbed; primarily form the proximal part of small intestine. The availability of bound folate is uncertain.

Folic acid gets destroyed with overcooking and thus creates deficiency in our body. It undergoes fast destruction on heating in neutral and alkaline medium.

Vitamin B9 Supplements
Folgard Folic Acid Complex
Folgard Folic Acid Complex, 60 Tablets



Folic Acid, Vitamins B-6, B-12 combination is a healthy heart formula.Taste-free and made in easy-to-swallow tablets. Take one Folgard tablet daily, preferably in the evening. Folgard should be taken consistently for optimum benefits.
Folic Acid, 800 mcg, Tablets
Folic Acid, 800 mcg, Tablets, 1000 tablets (Pack of 2)



Folic acid, along with Vitamin B-12, is required for the synthesis of DNA, the principal genetic material in the body. Because of this function, it is important in cell division and the healthy development and structure of red blood cells. Adequate folic acid may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect, making it an important nutritional supplement for women who are of intend to become pregnant.
Functions of Folic Acid in Our Body



• It is essential for the synthesis of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) that carries hereditary patterns.
• Its supplementation during pregnancy improves birth weight, and reduces the chances of small for-dates of infants.
• It helps reduce heart disease too and colon cancer.
• It also improves lactation.
• It takes part in the formation and maturation of the red cells.
• Along wit Vitamin B-12 it helps in the synthesis of nucleic acid.

Natural Sources of Folic Acid


Sources of folic acid are liver, meat, dairy products, eggs, milk, fruits, kidney, cauliflower, leafy vegetables and cereals.

Daily Requirement of Folic Acid

The RDA is 100 mcg for adults. The RDA needs to the double during pregnancy. The requirement is very high in conditions of fast cell multiplication, like growing children, pregnancy, infections haemolytic anaemias, and neoplastic disorders.

Folic Acid Deficiency

• Its deficiency causes malnourishment.
• Its deficiency results in megaloblastic anaemia, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhoea, glossitis, and cheilosis.
• Its high deficiency affects fertility.
• Its deficiency may also lead to loss of libido in males.