Elina Petre
February 6 2020
Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, a B vitamin that plays an important role in cell and DNA formation. It’s found exclusively in vitamins and certain fortified foods.
Conversely, vitamin B9 is called folate when it occurs naturally in foods. Beans, oranges, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, avocados, and leafy greens all contain folate.
The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for this vitamin is 400 mcg for most adults, though pregnant and breastfeeding women should get 600 and 500 mcg, respectively (1).
Read more: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition...d-side-effects