• April 28, 2024

You have the belief that your consumption it's just for the women They have in mind a pregnancy near. Recently it has been shown that mens and society in general, must also consume is vitamin . Know the benefits of folic acid to health.

A study conducted by the Research Center on Congenital Anomalies, Spanish Institute Carlos III , points out that its consumption helps to prevent problems cardiovascular and help to avoid malnutrition childish".

José Luís Peñuñuri, gynecologist of the Mexican Foundation for Family Planning (MEXFAM) , explain that consume folic acid increase the process of appetite and forms better digestive acids to have good nutrition.

Add that some disorders that can be presented by the lack this vitamin in adults and minors are:

1. Lack of appetite
2. Stages of anemia diagnosed
3. Alterations tachycardia
4. Delay in the increase of infants

An effective tool in pregnancy

Why is this vitamin so recommended in the preamble of pregnancy? The folic acid is a coenzyme which helps the body to improve oxygenation at the cellular level as well as in the training of Red blood cells for the production, repair and operation of DNA .

Taking the dose recommended by the doctor is transcendental for the rapid growth of the cells during the gestation , explains the specialist.

Also, prevent anomalies congenital in the fetus and is essential for parents to acquire a good way to generate, of course, with the help of a good feeding Y Healthy habits .

In carrying out the above, there are many possibilities to avoid defects in the closure of the neural tube, the embryonic structure that will give rise to the spine and which ends up forming on the 28th day after conception.

These failures cause serious alterations how are the anencephaly , which is the absence of brain mass.

Another problem that may arise is the spina bifida , that is, lack of closure of the column and the back .

The specialist recommends the consumption of folic acid by both partners, three months before they plan to have a baby.

The male population that consumes folic acid presents less abnormalities chromosomal in their sperm and supports to develop a placenta strong that protect correctly to embryo .

Within everyone's reach

Another belief about this vitamin is that it is in a tablet which is bought at the pharmacy. It is also present in foods as the orange , the spinach , beans, lentils, corn, liver of veal or chicken , among others.

As well as, products artificially enriched as cereals , wheat flour and some drinks like milk or the electrolytes .

There is no need to worry about frequent intake, since the folic acid is water soluble , that is, that the body can discard the excess in case you consume a considerable amount.

It does not cause increase at weight However, it is advisable to consult with the doctor the dose that each person requires.

In Mexico, the folic acid you can get it in a way free in the DICONSA stores and in the centers Y clinics of Health of each locality.