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Fenugreek Seed

Folic Acid

FENUGREEK SEED
Fenugreek Seed soothes the stomach and assists the respiratory system. Is a source of selenium, and acts as an expectorant.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: LHB Metabolizer

FOLIC ACID
Folic acid (folate, folacin), a water soluble vitamin in the B-complex group, is essential to metabolize protein in the body. It is important for the formation of red and white blood cells and is used to form the nucleic acid of DNA and RNA. It is required to properly metabolize methionine, which helps regulate homocysteine levels in our bodies. Folic acid is necessary for the proper differentiation and growth of cells, thus making it indispensable for the development of a fetus. It also stimulates the production of stomach acid for digestion and aids in maintaining a healthy liver. Recent research points to its role in successfully treating cervical dysplasia and in preventing lung and colon cancer.

A deficiency of folic acid may lead to anemia, thereby reducing the amounts of oxygen and nutrients that are delivered to the tissues. During pregnancy, folic acid supplementation is advised to prevent preeclampsia, premature birth, and increased bleeding after birth. Folic acid deficiency increases the potential for depression. Many medications interfere with the body's absorption and use of folic acid: sulfa drugs, sleeping pills, estrogen, anticonvulsants, birth control pills, antacids, quinine, and some antibiotics. In addition, certain cancer treatments, alcoholism, and a poor diet can all lead to a folate deficiency.

Dietary sources of folic acid include leafy green vegetables, beans, peas and lentils, liver, beets, Brussels sprouts, poultry, nutritional yeast, tuna, wheat germ, mushrooms, oranges, asparagus, broccoli, spinach, bananas, strawberries, and cantaloupes.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus

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