Folate
Vitamins
Type:
Water Soluble
Forms/Names:
Folic acid, folacin
Functions:
Red blood cell formation, new cell division, protein metabolism
Deficiencies:
Anemia, diarrhea, smooth tongue, depression, heartburn, fetal neural tube defects
Toxicity:
Insomnia, irritability, diarrhea, may mask B12 deficiency
Recommended Intakes:
RDA:
400 ?g/day for adults
400 ?g/d for adult females of childbearing age *see here
600 ?g/d during pregnancy
500 ?g/d during lactation
150 ?g/d for children ages 11-14 years
100 ?g/d for children ages 7-10 years
75 ?g/d for children 4-6 years
50 ?g/d for children 1-3 years
35 ?g/d for children six months to 1 year
25 ?g/d for infants birth to six months
Food Sources:
Green leafy vegetables, liver, legumes, seeds, and enriched breads, cereals, rice, and pasta