Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Some of the natural sources of Folate are green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat, eggs, yeast, liver, dairy products, beans, peas, seafood, yeast, grains, beef liver, and beef kidney. Many food items are fortified with Folic acid. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of genetic material and red blood cells. Its deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia. It is also essential for pregnant women before and during the pregnancy. Deficiency of Folic acid during pregnancy can result in premature delivery and babies with the neural tube defects.

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Folitas fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Folitas deficiency can be treated by taking 250 micrograms to 1 milligram of the drug. For pregnant women, the recommended dosage is 400 micrograms per day from supplements or fortified food. You are urged to follow doctors instructions as the recommended dosage is always suggested by a physician after analyzing the deficiency in the body with the help of current blood reports.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Pulmonology

Folic acid can be safely taken through the oral route or through an injection. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. 

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Long-term use of Folitas in doses 800 to 1200 micrograms can increase the risk of heart diseases, lung, and prostate cancer.