Folic Acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Folic Acid , CAS# 59-30-3, used as nutrition supplements. Folic Acid is widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement in many food products. Folic Acid is a plant extraction manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Yellow or orange odourless crystalline powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. Folic Acid might increase risk of heart attack when used in large quantity.

Suggested Dosage

As Folic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Folic Acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Folic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Folic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Folic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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