Folic Acid - Hair/Skin Health Benefits

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This section outlines the essential functions and therapeutic effects of Folic Acid on the Hair and Skin.

 

Hair/Skin Health Benefits of Folic Acid

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 Folic Acid may delay the onset of Hair - Gray. 

 Hair Loss may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency:  [1]

 Supplemental Folinic Acid (a metabolite of Folic Acid, available in Pharmaceutical Drug form as Leucovorin Calcium [Immunex, Wellcovorin] - 10 mg per day) counteracts the Hair Loss caused by Methotrexate (as Methotrexate blocks the conversion of Folic Acid to endogenous Folinic Acid).

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