Tuesto Folin 90 Tablets
Brand:Tuesto Folin
Product name:Tuesto Folin 90 Tablets
Content:Folic acid – 400mcg
Vitamin B12 - 10mcg
Vitamin D - 400IU
Iodine - 150mcg
Biotin - 30mcg
Vitamin B6 - 2.5mg
Zinc - 5mg
Usage:It is recommended to take one tablet daily.
What is folic acid?
Folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, is a water-soluble vitamin that has many important functions in the body. It is found naturally in many foods or in various supplements.
Because it plays a crucial role in cell division, adequate consumption of this vitamin is crucial during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence.
What is folic acid used for?
Folic acid plays a role in many different body functions. It is involved in the synthesis of nitrogenous organic bases for DNA and RNA replication during cell division and the production of various cells.
Folic acid plays a key role, particularly in the maturation of red blood cells.
Folic acid deficiency is a common problem in both adults and children.
Humans and other animals do not have the ability to synthesize folic acid. They can obtain the folic acid they need through food and supplements.
What are the benefits of folic acid?
The benefits of folic acid, the human-produced form of folate, can be listed as follows:
- It reduces the risk of premature birth or congenital anomalies. Adequate folic acid intake during pregnancy is important to protect against miscarriage and neural tube defects.
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- It helps maintain heart health. Folic acid supplements have been shown to help lower homocysteine levels, which are associated with various heart conditions.
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One of the most beneficial aspects of folic acid is preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida (split cord) and anencephaly (underdeveloped brain) in women who are planning or are currently pregnant, which affect the baby's neuroanatomical development. Because some women may be unaware of their unplanned pregnancy, folic acid supplementation is recommended for women of reproductive age.
and women who are planning to become pregnant.
Because it can sometimes take up to 5-6 months to reach the desired folate level in planned pregnancies, it is important to raise awareness of this issue in expectant parents.
Folic acid use has also been associated with a reduced risk of premature birth.
What are the causes of folic acid deficiency?
Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin derivative. Its water-soluble nature means it cannot be stored in the body's fatty tissues. Excess folic acid that is not used by the body is excreted through urine.
Therefore, a diet low in folic acid results in a drop in blood levels after just a few weeks. There are many different conditions that can result in folic acid deficiency:
- Digestive diseases such as celiac and short bowel syndrome, which negatively affect the absorption of folic acid in the digestive system,
- After gastric bypass surgery,
- Conditions such as achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria, which indicate insufficient or absent stomach acid,
- Chronic alcoholism (increases the amount of folate excreted in the urine),
- Hemolytic anemias (due to an imbalance between supply and demand),
- After use of certain medications such as phenytoin, sulfasalazine, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or methotrexate,
- Eating an unhealthy diet lacking in sufficient fresh fruits and vegetables,
- Needing regular dialysis,
- Pregnancy.
The recommended daily intake of folic acid from foods or supplements may vary depending on age and the absorption level of the folate form consumed.
For synthetic folic acid, absorption is assumed to be nearly 100 . In folic acid-fortified foods, absorption is around 85 .
The recommended daily intake of folate, which occurs naturally in foods, for children is as follows:
- For newborns to 6 months: 65 micrograms
- For babies 7-12 months: 80 micrograms
- For children 1-3 years: 150 micrograms
- For children 4-8 years: 200 micrograms
- For children 9-13 years: 300 micrograms
- For children 14-18 years: 400 micrograms
The recommended daily intake of folate for adults is 400 micrograms. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding have a higher daily folate requirement, and
A daily folate intake of 500-600 micrograms is recommended for these individuals. Vitamin supplements prescribed by doctors to pregnant women during the prenatal period contain the recommended daily dose of folic acid.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that pregnant women take 400-800 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent the fetus from being born with neural tube defects.
Iron-folic acid supplements prescribed by doctors monitoring pregnancy contain approximately 1 milligram of folate, which is considered sufficient to meet the daily requirement.
What are the symptoms of folic acid deficiency?
When people develop folic acid deficiency due to various causes, many signs and symptoms may occur:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Diarrhea
- Slowed growth
- Muscle weakness
- Graying hair
- Neurological symptoms such as stinging, tingling, or burning sensations
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Paleness
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Less common signs and symptoms of folate deficiency include:
- Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
- Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
- Inflammation presenting as redness and flaking of the skin
- A heart murmur heard on auscultation
- Pain when swallowing
- Smoothness and tenderness of the tongue
- Cracks at the corners of the mouth
- Side effects of folic acid
Synthetically produced forms of folic acid can be used as vitamin supplements. Various side effects may occur after taking folic acid supplements.
If symptoms such as swelling in the throat develop, seek immediate emergency help.
These are serious side effects that can indicate fatal anaphylactic shock. Milder, but more common, side effects may include:
- Body rash
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Bloating
- Gas
- An unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Sleep problems
- Feeling excited or irritable
Excessive consumption of folate and folic acid supplements can result in the accumulation of unconverted derivatives of this vitamin in the bloodstream.
This condition is important because it is associated with various health problems.
