What is folic acid deficiency anemia?
Folic acid deficiency anemia happens when your body does not get enough folic acid. Folic acid is one of the B vitamins, and it helps your body make new cells, including new red blood cells . Your body needs red blood cells to carry oxygen. If you have don’t have enough red blood cells, you have anemia, which can make you feel weak and tired. So it’s important that you get enough folic acid every day. Most people get enough folic acid in the food they eat. But some people either don’t get enough in their diet or have trouble absorbing it from the foods they eat. Talk to your doctor about whether you should take a daily vitamin with folic acid. Pregnant women who do not get enough folic acid are more likely to have babies with very serious birth defects. What causes folic acid deficiency anemia? You can get folic acid deficiency anemia if: • You don’t eat enough foods that contain folic acid. These include citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and fortified cereals. • You have a greate
