Folic acid (folate) is a kind of B-vitamin which is mainly present in the liver and kidney. It has various kinds of pharmacological and physiological effects. It is involved in amino acid metabolism, purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is also essential for hematopoiesis and red blood cell generation. In women pregnancy, folate can effectively prevent neural tube defects in the baby. It plays important role in fertility through contributing to spermatogenesis. It can also reduce the incidence of heart disease, stroke and cancer. 
Folate deficiency may lead to various kinds of diseases including glossitis, diarrhea, depression, confusion, anemia, and fetal neural tube defectsand brain defects (during pregnancy). Other symptoms may include fatigue, gray hair, mouth sores, poor growth, and swollen tongue.

Product Name:	Folic acid
Synonyms:	EZNA KIT FUNGAL DNA MINI;KIT BLOOD DNA EZNA 5 TESTS;PTEROYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID;PTEROYLMONOGLUTAMIC ACID;PTEROYLGLUTAMIC ACID;PTEROYGLUTAMIC ACID;PTEGLU;PGA
CAS:	59-30-3
MF:	C19H19N7O6
MW:	441.4
EINECS:	200-419-0
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