Human Nutrition 3(3+0)

Lesson 30 : Folic Acid

Physiological Functions

The different functions of folic acid in the body are:

• It is essential for the production and maturation of red blood cells.
• It aids in the synthesis of DNA (which controls heredity and is used to guide the cell in its daily activities).
• It helps in tissue growth and cell function.
• It works with vitamin B12 and ascorbic acid and helps the body to digest and utilize proteins by stimulating the formation of digestive enzymes.