Folic Acid

Folic Acid

Folic Acid is a Vitamin of the B complex that is water-soluble and essential in animal metabolism. It is also known as folate or Factor R. Folic acid is absorbed from the small intestine and small amounts are stored in the liver and other tissues. Excess is excreted in the feces. Its main function is to maintain the cells' genetic code, regulate cell division, and build red and white blood cells. When folic acid is deficient in the body, the inability to produce adequate DNA leads to decreased cellular growth and maturation. Like several of the other B vitamins, folic acid is synthesized by the bacteria of the large intestine in dogs and cats.

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