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Hello, I'm Kim Plo from Yak-al.

When you see nutritional supplement advertisements on the internet, on street signs, or in drug stores

You understand vitamin C, vitamin B, collagen and things like that… Folic acidâyou've only heard about it often

but haven't you ever wondered what it exactly is and what role it plays that makes it so important??

Then I'll tell you about the identity, role,, and importance of folic acid.!

1. Folic Acid, Who Are You??

Folic acid((èé¸) got its name from being extracted from spinach leaves,,

and it literally means a substance that comes from 'leaves.'.

This folic acid is actually a water-soluble vitamin that our body absolutely needs and must consume, vitamin B9,and is the same thing,,

just called by a different name..

So vitamin B9 supplements and folic acid supplements can be considered the same type of nutritional supplement..

Folic acid is broadly divided into 'Folic acid' form and 'Folate' form.,

‘'Folate' form is naturally occurring folic acid,,

and is predominantly detected in leafy plants (green leaves), mushrooms, yeast, and similar sources..

On the other hand, 'Folic acid' form is synthetically produced folic acid,,

and is predominantly found in supplements that we consume..

2. Folic Acid, So What Does It Do??

The most important job folic acid does in our body is DNA synthesis..

Our body constantly creates and discards cells.,

If DNA is not synthesized during this cell replacement process, we can no longer create healthy cells, which causes serious problems..

In this DNA synthesis process, along with Vitamin B12, folic acid can be said to be an essential element in the body..

3. What Happens If Folic Acid Is Deficient??

Since only small amounts of folic acid are stored in the body upon intake,,

if you consume insufficient folic acid, it can lead to folic acid deficiency within just a few months..

So what happens if this important folic acid becomes insufficient in our body??

Problems will first arise where DNA synthesis should be most active..

1) Megaloblastic Anemia

Our body continuously produces red blood cells to deliver oxygen sufficiently throughout the body..

However, DNA synthesis must continue to occur,,

because red blood cells must have sufficient DNA..

However, if folic acid becomes deficient, normal red blood cells cannot be completed,,

and more incompletely formed red blood cells that cannot properly transport oxygen increase, making oxygen supply to various tissues in our body unsmooth..

Eventually, an anemic state develops..

If the anemic state persists, one becomes fatigued easily, feels dizzy, the face becomes pale, and sensation in the hands and feet becomes dull..

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2) Fetal Problems During Pregnancy

There is a group of people who should prioritize folic acid intake the most: pregnant women.,

Pregnant women need to create many new cells, so their folic acid requirement is higher than that of the general population..

Therefore, since the risk of deficiency is high, it's good to pay attention to intake.?

If folic acid deficiency occurs in a pregnant woman,,

the fetus can develop congenital spinal or brain disorders (neural tube defects)..

Therefore, if diet alone is insufficient, you should ensure adequate folic acid intake through supplements..

4. In Conclusion..

The role of folic acid in blood, which is vital to life maintenance, and oxygen transport feels very precious..

Therefore, it's important to make sure to eat a diet rich in folic acid.?

The recommended daily intake for the general population is 400 micrograms,so,

for any shortfall, it would be a good approach to find and take appropriate nutritional supplements for you through Yak-al.!

[Summary]

Folic acid is part of the B vitamin family and is abundant in green vegetables..
It plays an important role in DNA synthesis, and deficiency can cause anemia or problems for the fetus..
If folic acid intake is insufficient, it can be supplemented through nutritional supplements..

References:

MSD Manual (For General Users) / Folic Acid Deficiency/ https://www.msdmanuals.com/ko/home/ìì-ì¥ì /ë¹íë¯¼/ì½ì°-ê²°í?query=ì½ì°
Samsung Seoul Hospital Health Informationhttp://www.samsunghospital.com/home/healthInfo/content/contenView.do?CONT_SRC=HOMEPAGE&CONT_SRC_ID=30869&CONT_CLS_CD=001021003002&CONT_ID=3871
Preventive Pharmacy, 10th Edition / Korean Association for Pharmacy Education / Shil Books
Yonsei Severance Hospital Health Information/https://sev.severance.healthcare/health/encyclopedia/disease/disease.do?mode=view&articleNo=66572&title=ì½ì°ê²°íë¹í++[Folate+deficiency+anemia]