Folic Acid
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What is it? |
Folic Acid is required to make S-adenosyl Methionine (SAM) which has an impact on our mood. It also stops levels of homocysteine in the blood from increasing and protects the blood vessel walls; increased levels can put you at risk of heart disease and strokes.
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What would I take it for? |
- Enhances mood
- Reduces risk of heart disease and stroke
- may help protect against Alzheimers disease
- reduce the risk of depression
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Quick Summary Take Folic to Frolic For a healthy heart! |
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Where does it originate/where would it be found? |
Found in:
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Brewer’s Yeast
- Leafy Green Veg
- Nuts
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How can it help my training? |
Protects the heart and cell walls; you can maintain a healthy heart to carry on training.
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Ways of taking it |
Can be taken as a single supplement or found in Multivitamins.
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How much should I take and when? |
Up to 400mcg can be taken daily.
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Adverse Effects: |
- People who may be deficient in Folic Acid are those with malabsorption deficiencies and alcoholics.
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Last Updated: 3rdth August 2011
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