Everything You Know About B Vitamins

Folate

Folate's also called folic acid. Men, it's vitamin B9! This one helps you with forming red blood cells really, really well. It keeps your adrenal glands working optimally too. Win. This vitamin's going to help your nervous system and brain as well, no question. Men, you get folate in dark green veggies, peas, bananas, and oranges. Other really good sources are nuts, strawberries, and lemons. So good! But wait, there's more. Yes! Men, you get folate in fortified foods too. You guessed it: cereal included. You need about 400 mcg of folate daily as adults, men.

The good news? Most of you won't get a folate deficiency. That said, men, you know there are at-risk groups! This includes if you've got celiac disease. Make sure you get enough folate. Men, it helps lower your risk of different cancers and depression too! Supplements are helpful when you really need them. Of course, you know there are possible side effects! Examples are sleep problems, confusion, loss of appetite, nausea, and irritability. You've got to review your current meds with your doc first too, since the supplements can trigger med interactions!