What is Vitamin B9?

Vitamin B9 powder, also known as folic acid, is one of the 8 B vitamins that help the body convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is used for energy production. B vitamins also help the body use fat and protein. B-complex vitamins are needed for healthy liver, healthy skin, hair and eyes. They also help the nervous system function properly. All B vitamins are water-soluble, which means the body doesn't store them.

Vitamin B9 is essential for normal brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health. It aids in the production of DNA and RNA (the body's genetic material) and is especially important when cells and tissues are growing rapidly, such as during infancy, adolescence and pregnancy. Folic acid also works closely with vitamin B12 to help make red blood cells and help iron work properly in the body.

Vitamin B9 works with vitamins B6 and B12 and other nutrients to control blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine. High levels of homocysteine have been linked to heart disease, but researchers aren't sure whether homocysteine is the cause of heart disease or just a marker that suggests someone may have heart disease. Folic acid deficiency can cause: poor growth, inflammation of the tongue, gingivitis, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, diarrhea, irritability, forgetfulness, mental retardation.

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Health Benefits:

1. Birth defects

Pregnant women who do not get enough folic acid are more likely to have children with birth defects, and pregnant women should consume 600 micrograms of folic acid per day. Women planning to become pregnant should make sure to take the recommended 400 micrograms per day. Child development research suggests that taking prenatal folic acid supplements at conception may reduce the risk of autism. Other research suggests that taking folic acid supplements early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of severe language delay in 3-year-olds. Some studies suggest that low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with a higher risk of emotional problems in offspring.

2. Heart disease

Vitamin B9 powder can help protect the heart in a number of ways. Research shows that getting enough folic acid in your diet can reduce your risk of heart disease. Studies have also shown that people with high levels of the amino acid homocysteine are approximately 1.7 times more likely to develop coronary artery disease and 2.5 times more likely to have a stroke. B-complex vitamins, especially vitamins B9, B6, and B12, help reduce homocysteine levels.

3. Age-related hearing loss

Studies have shown that folic acid supplements can help slow the progression of age-related hearing loss in older adults with high homocysteine levels and a diet low in folate.

4. Age-related macular degeneration

The study found that women who took 2,500 micrograms of folic acid, 500 milligrams of vitamin B6 and 1,000 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily were associated with a reduced risk of macular degeneration, an eye disease that can lead to vision loss.

5. Frustrated

Evidence is mixed on whether folic acid helps relieve depression. Some studies show that 15% to 38% of people with depression have low levels of folate, and those with very low levels tend to be the most depressed. Another study found that taking folic acid and vitamin B12 was no better than a placebo in reducing depression in older adults.

6. Cancer

Studies have shown that people who get enough folic acid in their diets have a lower chance of developing these cancers. Some people believe that folic acid keeps DNA healthy and prevents mutations that can lead to cancer. There is no evidence that taking folic acid supplements helps prevent cancer.