Recommended Intake
Males & Females ≥ 19 years: 400 ug/day
Note: It is recommended that all women of child-bearing ages consume 400 ug from supplements or fortified foods in addition to intake of food folate from a balanced diet.
What's Folate for?
Part of an enzyme complex that assists in releasing energy from food
Reduces risk of brain and spinal cord damage during first weeks of pregnancy
Helps ensure proper cell division and red blood cell formation occurs
Involved in converting vitamin B12 to its metabolically active form
Defends against anemia and cancer
Best Food sources
Leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits and fruit juices, dried beans and peas, poultry, enriched grain products
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