Folate/Folic Acid Important for the Immune System

Studies show that folate/folic acid is essential for a well-functioning immune system. Researchers note that folate deficiency can reduce resistance to infections by altering T-cell responses to harmful microorganisms. Another study indicates that individuals with a folic acid/folate deficiency have reduced phagocytosis—the process by which the immune system literally engulfs foreign and harmful cells, such as malignant bacteria.

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