Folic Acid

Service Description

A water-soluble B-complex vitamin, folic acid is available both orally and parenterally. Found in foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy green vegetables, adequate intake of folic acid can significantly reduce the risk of congenital neural tube defects. Certain conditions may increase the need for folic acid, including alcoholism, hemolytic anemia, prolonged diarrhea, prolonged fever, hemodialysis, prolonged illness, intestinal diseases, liver disease, ongoing stress, and surgical removal of the stomach.