what does taking acid do to your body
Cells. Folic acid is needed by the body to make and maintain cells. It helps to make DNA and RNA as well as amino acids and red blood cells. Because of this, adequate folic acid intake is essential during pregnancy to ensure proper growth of the fetus.epression. Low levels of folic acid in the body have been linked to depression. A study published in the January 2005 issue of the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that people in certain cultures, with diets rich in folic acid, were less at risk for depression.
Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folate occurs naturally in food, and folic acid is the synthetic form of this vitamin. Since 1998, folic acid has been added to cold cereals, flour, breads, pasta, bakery items, cookies, and crackers, as required by federal law. Age-related vision loss (age-related macular degeneration). 2  Some research shows that taking folic acid with other vitamins including vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 reduces the risk of developing age-related vision loss.