Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is a man-made form of folate. Folate is a naturally occurring B-vitamin found in certain foods. Here are some important points about folic acid:

• Function: Folic acid is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells.

• Uses:

  • Folate Deficiency: Folic acid is used to prevent or treat folate deficiency.

  • Megaloblastic Anemia: It is used to treat folic acid-deficient megaloblastic anemia