Folic acid helps the body to make RNA and DNA, the body’s genetic material that contains all the code for new cells. Because of this role, deficiencies of folic acid can have adverse effect especially during pregnancy, infancy and adolescence when the body is growing rapidly. This vitamin in combination with vitamin B12 is essential for the formation, maturation and multiplication of red blood cells. Hence a little bit of deficiency can lead to serious anemia in pregnant women and children. Fola...
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