Folic Acid is a water-soluble Vitamin of the "B" Group that is actually a Vitamin within a Vitamin because its chemical structure contains Pteridine, PABA and Glutamic Acid.  Chemically, Folic Acid is pteroylglutamic acid, composed of a Pterin, Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA), and Glutamic Acid moieties.

Also known as Folate, Folacin or Vitamin M.

Cardiovascular Benefits:

• may help prevent abnormal blood clotting
• may help prevent Embolism
• may help prevent Atherosclerosis
• may help prevent Hypertension
• may help prevent Heart Attack
• may help prevent Stroke
• may help prevent Thrombosis
• stimulates the formation of red blood cells

Cellular Benefits:

• may prevent damage to Chromosomes
• may be necessary for growth

Digestive Benefits:

• may enhance the general health of the digestive system
• may increase appetite
• may help treat constipation
• may help protect against Intestinal Parasites

Eyes, Skin and Hair Benefits:

• may help prevent Cataracts
• may help prevent Glaucoma
• may delay the onset of grey hair
• may prevent hair loss
• may improve the condition of acne
• may alleviate Psoriasis
• may improve the appearance of the skin
• may accelerate the healing of skin ulcers
• may be essential for the healing of wounds
• may reduce the appearance of wrinkles

Immune System Benefits:

• may help prevent many forms of Cancer
• essential for the production of white blood cells

Metabolic Benefits:

• may scavenge Singlet Free Radicals
• may help prevent Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients
• may decrease Insulin Resistance
• may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol
• may be useful treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• may enhance the function of the liver

Nervous System Benefits:

• may help prevent convulsions during Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
• may alleviate anxiety
• may be useful treatment for Autism
• poor concentration may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency 
• confusion may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• dementia may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• depression may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• insomnia may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• irritability may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• mania may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• poor memory may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• may alleviate pain
• may help control Panic Disorder
• may help prevent Parkinson's Disease
• Schizophrenia may be a result of Folic Acid deficiency
• may facilitate the production of energy in the Brain
• may improve the sense of taste

Sexual System Benefits:

• may be useful treatment for Male Impotence
• may alleviate some cases of Male Infertility
• may stimulate lactation
• may reduce the risk of Cervical Dysplasia

Folic Acid is completely devoid of any adverse effects in any person at doses of up to 5,000 mcg (5 mg) per day.

Folic Acid is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.