Vicki's Blog / Folic Acid
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Nov 14, 2013
Top 5 Benefits of Acai
Acai doesn't only produce a beautiful color but the benefits of Acai leave your body happy and healthy. Acai berries are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Take care of your heart: Acai berries are extremely high in anthocyanins, a form of plant antioxidant associated with the ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. They prevent blood clots and improve your overall blood circulation, making your heart happy. Make you glow: You’ll find that many beauty products carry acai oil because of its high antioxidant content. It’s so much...
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May 29, 2013
Folic Acid and its widespread effects in human body
Folic acid has widespread effects in the body and has multiple functions, which includes cell repair and maintenance. Folic acid, firstly, helps in combating anemia. Due to lack of folic acid, pernicious anemia can occur and hence there is less oxygen that is provided to various organs and there functionality reduces over time. Secondly, it boosts the immune system because there is an increased production of leukocytes (also known as white blood cells). Thirdly, it is very important for pregnant women, because during pregnancy the fetus requires folic acid for the development of the spinal cord and lack of it...