Folic acid with vitamins B12 and B6: instructions, testimonials

Folic acid is a highly soluble vitamin B9 in water. Vitamin B9 is a biologically inactive substance. For medical purposes, the substance is produced artificially. Produce vitamin B9 in the form of ampoules, powders or tablets. Folic acid is also found in food: spinach, beans, tomatoes, beets, eggs, meat, liver of animals.

Pharmacological properties

The substance is involved in the metabolism, and also plays a leading role in the synthesis of immune cells, improves digestion. This drug is also called the vitamin of motherhood, because folic acid is the most important vitamin during pregnancy, which forms the fetus, stimulates the growth of cells and is necessary for the development of the placenta. Lack of this substance in the early stages of pregnancy can threaten the fetus with a defect in the nervous system.

Folic acid with vitamins B12 and B6 regulates a person's mental state, participates in the synthesis of hormones serotonin and adrenaline, which are important for the nervous system. The substance is necessary for the replication of amino acids, nucleic acids, purines, pyrimidines, takes part in the exchange of choline. That is why, for complex treatment, doctors recommend taking folic acid together with vitamins B12 and B6.

Folic acid( + vitamin B12 and B6) "Evalar" combines substances in the right proportions for the best absorption in the body. Optimum dosage, excellent quality, reasonable price - such positive qualities distinguish the drug. As an active biological supplement to food, folic acid( + vitamin B12 and B6) is taken. Reviews of patients about the drug company "Evalar" are positive.

The vitamin B9 prescribed in the form of medicine( in combination with other additives) is well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, intensively interacts with plasma proteins, penetrates the blood-brain semipermeable barrier into the placenta and into breast milk. Complex of vitamins B6, B12, folic acid is excreted by the kidneys in the form of metabolites. Overdose is a rare phenomenon.

Indications for use

Those who have insufficient vitamin B9 in the body show folic acid( vitamin B12 and B6).Instruction for use includes the following items:

• to take a biologically active supplement is necessary during meals;
• adults need to take one tablet a day;
• the duration of the course is a month or one and a half.

Folic acid( vitamins B6, B12, C, E, B9) is a powerful compound supporting the cardiovascular system. Recommended for use is an additive for various heart and vascular diseases, for atherosclerosis, as well as to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

Other indications for the appointment of folic acid in maintenance therapy are:

• intestinal tuberculosis;
• chronic gastroenteritis;
• anemia and leukopenia;
• pregnancy( vitamin is indicated to prevent neural tube disorders in the fetus);
• insufficient amount of acid in the body( with malnutrition, vegetarianism, pregnancy);
• tropical diarrhea.

Folic acid with vitamins B12 and B6 promotes the formation of enzymes that prevent the development of benign and malignant tumors.

The most common combination and good compatibility of substances are vitamins K, B6, B12, folic acid, zinc. Vitamin B9 is an almost safe drug, but doctors do not recommend taking the supplement for a long time, as it reduces the concentration of vitamin B12 in the body.

Folic acid for women: admission scheme

With vitamin B6 deficiency, seven women out of ten face. It is especially necessary folic acid with vitamins B12 and B6 for expectant mothers and women, only planning pregnancy. Lack of vitamin in the mother's body increases the risk of having a baby with pathologies or mental deficiency, can lead to miscarriage, birth before the term or detachment of the placenta.

With a lack of B9, women in the situation experience weakness, dizziness, general health worsens, hair begins to fall out, and the appearance leaves much to be desired. There may be vomiting or diarrhea, anemia.

Doctors recommend starting daily to consume vitamins B6, B12 with folic acid in a dosage of 0.4 to 0.8 mg three months before the planned conception of the child and during pregnancy. In the event that the pregnancy is not the first and pathologies in the development of the first baby are discovered, it is necessary to increase the dosage to 4 mg.

Also, this drug is necessary for women after fifty years, since the biological supplement improves well-being at menopause. Vitamin B6 reduces unpleasant symptoms, providing an estrogen-like effect. With regular use, the drug improves the mental state, normalizes sleep, reduces sweating, regulates tides, normalizes blood pressure, eliminates rapid heartbeat.

Vitamin B9 also protects against macular degeneration - this is the retinal damage of the eye and, as a consequence, the rapid and severe deterioration of visual acuity.

Folic acid for men: dosage of

Folic acid in the body of a man is responsible for the productivity and quantity of spermatozoa, and an insufficient amount of vitamin B9 can even lead to infertility. In addition, a lack of folic acid can subsequently have a negative impact on the child, causing the development of Down syndrome, epilepsy or schizophrenia. For men, as for women, it is important to begin taking a biologically active supplement three months before the planned conception.

For replacing the lack of folic acid in the body should be in sufficient quantities to consume fresh vegetables, fish, meat, cottage cheese, cheese. As a rule, additionally, doctors prescribe 1 tablet( 1 ml) of vitamin per day, and in the treatment of various diseases the dosage is increased to 2-5 tablets per day.

Folic acid for children: instruction

From development in the womb to three years, during maturation, formation and growth, the child especially needs vitamin B9.But if the mother adheres to a balanced and healthy diet, the baby does not need an extra vitamin for one year. Folic acid with vitamins B12 and B6 adolescents is necessary for normal growth and good memory.

Depending on the age the child is prescribed different doses:

• up to 6 months - 25 mcg;
• from year to 3 years - 50 mcg;
• from the age of 14 - 200 mcg.

One tablet contains 1000 μg of substance, so children need to dilute one tablet in water, and then use a measuring syringe to measure the required dosage.

Application for weight loss and for cosmetic purposes

Scottish scientists have confirmed that folic acid is an essential element for maintaining women's health and beauty. Vitamin is the main participant in the process of formation of leukocytes, erythrocytes, new skin cells and hair. Vitamin B9 provides a healthy complexion, which is important for women.

For cosmetic purposes, vitamin B9 is used to improve and strengthen hair, prevent hair loss, improve and strengthen nails, and also as a regenerating and soothing agent. For hair, in combination with masks, conditioners and shampoos, liquid acid is used. As part of the vitamin complex or in foods, vitamin B9 is used to accelerate the metabolism in the body and combat excess weight.

Recipes for hair masks with vitamin B9:

1. Burdock oil, half a teaspoon of vitamin B9 rubbed into the hair, wrap the head with a towel, hold for half an hour. Rinse off the hair with shampoo and add a drop of folic acid.
2. Mask for dry hair. Flesh avocado( contains B9) combine with olive oil, add two drops of lemon juice. Keep the mask for about half an hour. Wash off with warm water and shampoo.

Folic acid in the human body breaks down fats. So a successful weight loss program is the intake of vitamins, proper and balanced nutrition, moderate exercise.

Side effects and overdose

The possibility of an overdose of folic acid is very small. Excess acids from the body are excreted in the urine. But despite the harmlessness of the drug, there are side effects and a slight probability of an overdose.

Doctors advise not to set the dosage alone, but to drink as directed.

Possible side effects include:

• rash, skin itching, asthma attack, allergic reactions;
• insufficient amount of vitamin B12;
• development of anemia;
• thickening of the epithelial layer in the kidneys.

Overdose of vitamin B9 causes insomnia, diarrhea, cramps, acute abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation. If you find the above symptoms, you need to see a doctor and adjust the vitamin intake only under his supervision. Additional therapy may be required.

Interaction with other drugs

Vitamin B9 reduces the effectiveness of phenytoin. Analgesics, anticonvulsants, estrogens and contraceptives increase the body's need for vitamin B9.Reduce the absorption of folic acid antacids, "Cholestyramine", sulfonamides. Inhibit dihydrofolate reductase and reduce the effect of folic acid "Triamteren", "Pyrimethamine", "Trimethoprim".People who consume these drugs are additionally credited with calcium folinate when vitamin B9 is prescribed.

Contraindications to supplementation

It is not recommended to use vitamins with B6, B12 and folic acid with hypersensitivity, a serious allergic reaction to B vitamins and bronchial asthma. Folic acid activates cancer cells. Contraindicated in the use of vitamin in renal failure and pyelonephritis. It is undesirable to take acid with hemochromatosis - it is a hereditary disease that manifests itself in the violation of iron metabolism.

Tablets should be stored at a temperature of not more than +25, in a dark and dry place. Shelf life is 36 months.