a ppt about vitamins especially about vitamin b9 or folate or folic acid this is definitely helpful for medical students prepared based on their characteristics

2. Introduction

3.  The word "vitamin" comes from the Latin
word “vita”, means "life“
 Vitamins are organic components in food
that are needed in very small amounts for
growth and for maintaining good health.
 Everybody must eat a certain amount of
vitamins to stay healthy.
 Vitamins are chemicals found in very small
amounts in many different foods.

4. Father of vitamins
Casim
ir
Funk

5. Vitamins are helpful in the following
respects
(a) Build up the resistance of the body against diseases.
(b) Prevent and cure various diseases caused by
deficiency.
(c) Help the digestion and utilization of mineral salts and
Carbohydrates in the body.
(d) Stimulate and give strength to digestive and nervous
system.
(e) Help health protection.
(f) Help maintenance of proper health and normal
growth.

6. F
VITAMINS
Water Soluble Fat soluble
Folic Acid

8. Discovered by
LUCY WILLS
in 1933

9.  Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is
one of 8 B vitamins.
 All B vitamins help the body convert food
(carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is
used to produce energy.
 These B vitamins, often referred to as B-
complex vitamins, also help the body use fats
and protein.
 B-complex vitamins are needed for a healthy
liver, and healthy skin, hair, and eyes.
 They also help the nervous system function
properly.
 Folic acid is the synthetic form of B9, found in

10. All the B vitamins
are water soluble,
i.e. the body does
not store them

12. Cells & tissues rapid
growth during infancy,
adolescence, and
pregnancy
Production of DNA
and RNA,
Mental & emotional
health
Proper brain function
Works closely
with vitamin B12
to make RBCs

13. Vitamin B9 works with
vitamins B6 & B12 and
other nutrients to control
blood levels of the amino
acid homocysteine.

15. It is fairly common to have low levels
of folic acid.
Alcoholism, Inflammatory Bowel
Disease (IBD), and celiac disease can
cause folic acid deficiency.
Also, certain medications may lower
levels of folic acid in the body.

16. Poor growth
Tongue inflammation
Gingivitis
Loss of appetite
Shortness of breath
Diarrhea
Irritability
Forgetfulness
Mental sluggishness

17. Pregnant
women need
more folic
acid to lower
the risk of

18. Prenatal folic acid supplements is
associated with a lower risk of autism.
Folic acid supplements in early
pregnancy was associated with a
reduced risk of severe language delay
in children at age 3 years.
Low folate levels during pregnancy is
associated with a higher risk of
emotional problems in the offspring.

19.  Folic acid reduce your risk
of heart disease
 Especially vitamins B9,
B6, and B12, help lower
homocysteine levels

20. Depression
Some studies show that
15 to 38% of people with
depression have low folate
levels in their bodies.
People with very low
levels tend to be the most
depressed

21. Folic acid in the diet seems to
protect against the
development of some forms
of cancer, including:
Colon cancer
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Stomach cancer

23. Spinach
Dark leafy
greens
Asparagus
Turnip
Beet root
Mustard
greens

24. Brussels sprouts Lima beans
Soya
beans
Beef Liver Brewer’s
Yeast
Root
vegetables

25. Whole grains
Wheat
germ
Bulgar
wheat
Kidney
beans White
beans Lima
beans

26. Salmon
Orange
juice
Avocado
Milk

27. Precautions

28. At the recommended daily
allowance, side effects from
folic acid are rare. Very high
doses can cause
Stomach problems
Sleep problems
Skin reactions
Confusion
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Seizures

29. Thank
you