Folic Acid
Deficiency Of RBC
Folate deficiency known as vitamin B9 deficiency, is a low level of folate in the body. A low number of red blood cells (anemia) is a late finding in folate deficiency and folate deficiency anemia is the term given for this medical condition. It is characterized by the appearance of large-sized, abnormal red blood cells which form when there are inadequate stores of folic acid within the body.
vitamin folate, also known as vitamin B9.
Folate helps the body make healthy red blood cells and is found in certain foods.
Folic acid is used to:
- Prevent Neural tube defects
- help your baby’s brain, skull and spinal cord develop properly in pregnancy, to avoid development problems