Determination of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Vitamin B9, one of the 8 vitamins of the B group, is also known as folic acid. Benefits of vitamin B9:

- It helps the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose) used to produce energy.
- Helps the body use fat and protein.
- Healthy B complex vitamins are important for a liver, healthy skin, hair and eyes.
- It also helps the nervous system to function properly.

In folic acid deficiency; Health problems such as growth retardation, tongue inflammation, gingivitis, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, diarrhea, irritability, forgetfulness, and mental slowness may occur. Folic acid can be obtained by consuming foods such as spinach, dark leafy greens, asparagus, turnips, beets, brussels sprouts, soybeans, beef liver, whole grains, wheat germ, beans, salmon, orange juice, avocado and milk.

However, food supplements are also widely used in folic acid deficiency. It is the synthetic form of vitamin B9 found in supplements and fortified foods. Determination of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) is carried out to prove the presence of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) in foods and to prove the claim in food supplements and to determine compliance with legal requirements and relevant regulations.