Folic acid is a form of water-soluble vitamin B9. Folic acid can be obtained from food and gets its name from the Latin word "folium" which means leaf. Leafy vegetables such as spinach, as well as nuts and sunflower seeds are food sources rich in folic acid.
Folic acid is important and necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells. At the ages where there is division and rapid cell growth, such as in infancy, toddlers, and in times of pregnancy, folic acid is needed. Folic acid deficiency can damage the formation of DNA and cell division, which in turn can cause various diseases such as megaloblastic anemia.
In addition, Folic acid is also useful to recall the brain (memory) and mental alertness, which is needed by a toddler who is growing. Folic acid is also useful for preventing depression, cancer and other diseases. However, folic acid intake should also be at the right dose so as not to damage the body in the long term.
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