Vitamin B9, its sources and functions, its benefits and the diseases caused by the deficiency or over dosing of vitamin B9

 

.   VITAMIN B9: 

                                                        Vitamin B9 is also known as Folate or Folic acid.

 Vitamin B9 is a water soluble vitamin. That's why, our body cannot store it. Its excess amount release with urine through out of the body. 

.   WRITE SOME SOURCES OF VITAMIN B9?

•  Peanut  

•  Beans

•  Sunflower seeds

•  Whole grains

•  Eggs 

•  Liver

•  Dark leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli)

•  Citrus fruits 

•  Papaya

•  Banana

•  Brussels sprouts

•  Avocado

•  Black Eyed peas

.    WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN B9?

•  Help in creating Red Blood Cells

•  Enables rapid growth or development

•  Helps in synthesis of Ribonucleic acid and Dioxyribonucleic acid 

•  Helps to take care of brain activities 

.     WRITE SOME BENEFITS OF VITAMIN B9?

•   Prevents birth defects

•   Helps to cure cancer

•   Prevents dementia

•   Prevents depression

•   Prevents the risk of heart stroke

.  WRITE DISEASES CAUSED BY THE DEFICIENCY   OF VITAMIN B9?

•  Mouth ulcer

•  Vision problem

•  Muscles weakness

•  Fatigue 

•  Depression

•  Paresthesia or Numbness

•  Restrict growth

•  Grey hairs 

•  Anemia 

•  Loss of hairs

.     WRITE SOME  DISEASES CAUSED BY THE OVER          DOSING OF VITAMIN B9?

•  Nausea

•  Confusion

•  Behavioral changes 

•  Diarrhea

•  Insomnia 

•  Bloating 

•  Anxiety