Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. It�s a synthetic version of folate, the B9. A wide variety of foods naturally contain folate, but the form that is added to foods and supplements, folic acid, is better absorbed. Folate helps to form DNA and RNA and is involved in protein metabolism. It plays a key role in breaking down homocysteine, an amino acid that can exert harmful effects in the body if it is present in high amounts. Folate is also needed to produce healthy red blood cells and is critical during periods of rapid growth, such as during pregnancy and foetal development.What are the signs of deficiency of Folate?Because folate is not stored in the body in large amounts, your blood levels will get low after only a few weeks of eating a diet low in folate. One of the first symptoms of folate deficiency is extreme tiredness or fatigue. Other signs may include Anaemia, tender red tongue, mouth sores, difficulty concentrating, etc.Who should take it?People showing the signs of folate deficiency are recommended to take Folic acid supplements. It is recommended that all pregnant women and women who might become pregnant take folic acid. This is because folic acid is crucial for early foetal development. The spinal cord is one of the first parts of the body to form, and folate deficiency can lead to spinal cord irregularities.Bakson Folic Plus Tablet is a combination product that contains Folic acid along with DHA, Bilberry Extract, and Spirulina. It is used to treat or prevent a lack of these nutrients which may occur in certain conditions (e.g., anemia, pregnancy, poor diet, mal-absorption