Safety Facts and Side Effects About Folic Acid
Folic Acid, CAS# 59-30-3, is a B Vitamin manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Yellow or orange odourless crystalline powder. Folic Acid is widely used as nutritional supplements, especially along with D-Biotin to lower disability rate of newborns. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
Is there some safety and/or health risk aboutFolic Acid that consumers need to know? Let's check out some basic facts about this ingredient.
GRAS Exemptions: Yes
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements.Folic Acid is perfectly safe for using as food additives.
Suggested Dosage
AsFolic 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 ofFolic Acid for long period.
Special Groups Precaution
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence thatFolic 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 ofFolic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
General Side Effects
Folic Acid gum can cause intestinal gas (flatulence), bloating and laxness when used in large amount.
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