Folic acid - important for health

You've probably heard many times how important is folic acid and vitamin B9, and that we need to take care to obtain for our daily needs of food, but do you really know the benefits of the vitamins essential for health? If not, let's see together why it is important to eat foods rich in folic acid every day:

Folic acid - food and great benefits  
First, it is important to know that, no matter how healthy you are the folic acid should not be an excess, the recommended daily dose ranges between 100 and 600mcg, depending on age and lifestyle, but generally 400mcg / day are enough to enjoy the benefits of folic acid. Here are the most important:
    Memory - optimal daily amount of folic acid may slow memory stop for people over the age of 50 , improves intellectual performance, is very important for students and increases speed reaction. Moreover, it seems that vitamin B9 has an essential role in the prevention of depression and combat depressive episodes.
    To reduce the risk of heart disease - Folic acid reduces the level of hemocisteina, an amino acid in the blood witch in large quantities, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, it seems that 1 g of folic acid per day means a decrease in homocysteine ​​levels by 20%.
    Against uterin cancer - eating foods rich in folic acid or supplements, can reduce the risk of dysplasia, cervical cancer pre-phase, this aspect being especially important for women who use contraceptive pills. Also, it seems that a diet rich in folic acid may ward off breast cancer, especially postmenopausal women.
    To prevent preterm birth - Folic acid is important for us all, but especially for moms. It seems that an increased intake of folic acid (about 0.4mg/day) at least 12 months before birth increases the chances with 70% that this can occur on time ! Moreover, in the first months of pregnancy, folic acid is recommended to reduce the risk of abnormalities in the fetus.
    For a better quality of sperm - And while you're in this chapter, it seems that a diet rich in folic acid significantly improves sperm quality, which increases the chances of conception and it diminishes the loss of pregnancy.
   
    Necessary health food
Besides all these benefits, folic acid boosts the immune system, reduces the risk of stroke and prevent anemia by helping us feel younger, more energetic and healthier!
    Regarding the sources of folic acid foods like green vegetables (spinach, asparagus, cabbage, lettuce, peas, broccoli), tomatoes, cauliflower, radishes, soybeans, white beans, lentils, beets, zucchini, liver, milk and fermented cheese, eggs, almonds, whole grains, oranges, raspberries and avocados are true delights full of health!