Scientific Monograph
Folic Acid
Synonyms:Vitamin B9Folate
Folic acid is the supplement form of folate, a B vitamin that supports normal blood formation.
Functional & Biological Role
Key Action 1
Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
Key Action 2
Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
Key Action 3
Folate contributes to the process of cell division.
Key Action 4
Folate helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Dietary Occurrence in Everyday Food
How this nutrient occurs naturally across standard Indian and international food sources:
Dark green leafy vegetables
Pulses and legumes
Citrus fruit
Fortified cereals
Populations With Elevated Nutritional Demand
Anyone whose diet is low in green vegetables and pulses
Daily Reference Intake & Absorption Dynamics
ICMR-NIN Recommended Guidelines
The ICMR-NIN recommended intake for adults is around 300 micrograms of dietary folate a day.
This monograph explains what Folic Acid does as a physiological micronutrient. It constitutes general nutritional transparency under FSSAI regulations, not medical diagnoses or disease cure claims. Health supplement; not for medicinal use. Read our health disclaimer.
Targeted Nutrition
Formulas Containing Folic Acid
Loginerve — Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg with Alpha Lipoic Acid, 90 Tablets
Active vitamin B12 + B1, B6, folic acid, vitamin D3 & calcium · 1 tablet a day
Clinical Transparency
CategoryNutraceutical
StandardICMR-NIN Aligned
Quality ProtocolGMP Certified
Allergen SafeTested Clean