How to Best Absorb Folic Acid

Folic acid is a member of the B-complex vitamin family, and is essential for energy production and the formation of red blood cells.

Things You'll Need

• Wheat Germ
• Folic Acids
• Vitamin B Complex

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Instructions

• 1

  Use a high-potency B-complex vitamin that contains at least 400 micrograms of folic acid.

• 2

  Take with B12. They work best when taken together.

• 3

  Take with vitamin C.

• 4

  Eat your vegetables and fruits raw or lightly steamed. Cooking and microwaving destroy folic acid.

• 5

  Decrease your alcohol intake if you are a heavy drinker. In addition to causing other health problems, excess alcohol interferes with folic acid absorption.

• 6

  Speak with your doctor if you take oral contraceptives. They may increase the need for folic acid.

• 7

  Eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, brown rice, cheese, dates, legumes, mushrooms, oranges, wheat germ, tuna, salmon, whole grains, chicken and root vegetables. All are good sources of folic acid.