Dr. Galina Smirnova, an endocrinologist, indicates that a deficiency of folic acid (vitamin B-9) in the body causes cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
According to her, for healthy growth, the human body needs folic acid, which plays a major role in cell formation, cleaving harmful amino acids, and forming red blood cells. The correct choice of diet helps prevent deficiency of this important vitamin.
The most important sources of folic acid are leafy vegetables - spinach, asparagus, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, as well as legumes, liver and eggs, but to maintain the highest percentage of it they must be cooked in moderation, because heat treatment destroys the vitamin, and alcohol and some medications can prevent its absorption. The doctor points out that folic acid deficiency can lead to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, and even infertility. Therefore, women during pregnancy should obtain a sufficient amount of folic acid. Because its deficiency increases the risk of the child suffering from neural tube and spinal cord defects.
It is not difficult to determine whether the body needs an additional dose of folic acid. Because the first signs are headache, weight loss, rapid pulse, weakness, and always feeling tired.
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