RDA

The natural form of folic acid (folate) is not absorbed in the body as well as the man made form of Folic acid, therefore the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine recommends these daily requirements of man made Folic Acid for men:
- A supplemental dose of 400 micrograms of Folic acid daily is needed.*

* This recommendation meets the food and vitamin requirements for 97-98% of healthy people in each age and gender group.

Folate or folacin is a member of the family of B vitamins and it is Vitamin B9. Folate comes from green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and whole grains. The natural form of folic acid (folate) is not absorbed in the body as well as the man made form of Folic acid, therefore the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine recommends these daily requirements of man made Folic Acid for men:
- A supplemental dose of 400 micrograms of Folic acid daily is needed.*

* This recommendation meets the food and vitamin requirements for 97-98% of healthy people in each age and gender group.

Folate or folacin is a member of the family of B vitamins and it is Vitamin B9. Folate comes from green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and whole grains.