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Are You Giving Your Baby Enough Folic Acid?
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But it's still important to be sure you get all the folic acid that you - and your potential offspring - need. Look for breakfast foods such as breads, cereals and nutrition bars to have an extra boost of folic acid, along with the orange juice you use to wash them down. Beans, spinach and broccoli are also folate-rich. Pair these foods with a multivitamin, and you're probably getting plenty of folic acid. But is there such a thing as too much? For some populations, getting these mega doses of folic acid may not be a good idea. In older people, folic acid serves to help along normal DNA replication, but too much of it can help precancerous cells grow malignant. A recent study found that adults over age 60 shouldn't take supplements with folic acid, especially considering the population's risk for precancerous colon polyps and prostate cells. Experts say the best sources of folate for older adults are those that occur naturally in food - this source is harmless. Regardless of your age, you should talk to your doctor and check food labels for those that are fortified with this important nutrient.
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