These symptoms of folic acid deficiency must be given importance without fail
Posted on: 04/May/2019 10:12:14 AM
Taken through mouth as well by injection, folic acid is one of water soluble B vitamins. There are other names by which it is called and these are folate, folacin, vitamin B9 etc.
It is well known that our body needs vitamins, minerals and nutrients to function properly plus in healing injuries, fighting infections etc. Many of us lack certain nutrients and as a result of that we get attacked by many diseases and our immune power gets reduced. Folic acid deficiency is one such deficiency that could create issues for us. Pregnant mothers need folic acid to give birth to healthy babies as lack of folic acid could result in neural defect in the babies. The important point is folic acid is key ingredient in the making of nucleic acid that forms part of all genetic material.
Folic acid deficiency is indicated by these symptoms. These are
Extreme fatigue:
It is said that lack of folic acid or vitamin B9 could lead to tiredness and low energy even without performing any huge tasks.
Oral pain:
This is also one important symptom that is shown by the deficiency of folic acid. Some persons might have painful tongue, mouth ulcers, gum issues etc in them and it might be due to lack of folic acid.
Difficulty in vision:
We might think about many other reasons for blurred or disturbed vision is us without knowing that lack of folic acid could also result in vision issues.
Cognitive based issues:
The point is lack of folic acid could also lead to cognitive based issues in us. Various cognitive issued that could occur are inability to remember things, inability to concentrate etc.
Numbness in hands and legs:
Sometimes our hands and legs become numb and there would be feeling of someone pricking pins and needles in our limbs. It could be due to folic acid or vitamin B9 deficiency in us.
