Folic acid comes in several forms. It is known by the following names, folate, leucovorin calcium, folinate calcium, folacin, folate sodium and vitamin M. Folic acid is an integral component of several enzymatic functions in the human body. It is also vital to the formation of red blood cells and without it the development of bone marrow would be stunted.
Folic acid is also useful in the proper functioning of the entire central nervous system.
However, folic acid s perhaps most important function is in growth and reproduction. The dietary sources for folic acid are primarily the green, leafy vegetables. You can also find high concentrations of folic acid in liver and mushrooms. All the root vegetables are excellent sources of folic acid, as are nuts, dried beans and peas. Folic acid can also be found in oranges and nuts.