Folic Acid - Musculoskeletal Health Benefits

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This section outlines the therapeutic effects of Folic Acid on the Musculoskeletal System.

Musculoskeletal System Health Benefits of Folic Acid

Bone Ailments

Folic Acid may help to prevent Osteoporosis (by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels). ^[1]

Joint Ailments

Folic Acid (10 - 40 mg per day) may lowr Uric Acid levels in Gout patients and may help to prevent Gout (by inhibiting the Xanthine Oxidase enzyme that catalyzes the production of Uric Acid). ^[2]

Folic Acid (6,400 mcg combined with 20 mcg of the Cyanocobalamin form of Vitamin B12 per day) may improve the grip strength of Osteoarthritis patients with equal efficacy as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). ^[3]

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References

^{1. Folic Acid and Osteoporosis Research}

^{2. Folic Acid and Gout Research}

^{3. Folic Acid and Osteoarthritis Research}

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