叶酸可以描述为维生素B9的人造形式，本质上是稳定的。叶酸需要转化为5 - MTFH，一种活性维生素B9的形式，使人体可以利用它。
Folic acid is used to prevent the occurrence of a variety of diseases. It is used to treat a wide range of diseases related to pregnancy. Low levels of the essential nutrients can cause defects related to neural tube. This may cause serious complications such as malformation of spinal cord as well as brains. Rising disposable income and the availability of information freely from the internet and other sources has increased the awareness regarding such complications. The rising birthrate combined with easy availability of these vitamin infused products is expected to benefit thefolic acid market需求。
Folic acid plays a key role in gene expression, which is essential for the proper cell growth. Thus, it plays a pivotal role in cancer prevention. It is instrumental in prevention of cancer linked to breast, pancreas, lung as well as gut. Rising number of cancer cases across the globe combined with effectiveness of folic acid is expected to boost market demand of the product.
Folic acid application segment can be further bifurcated into nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverages and others. The nutraceuticals fortified with folic acid are used to treat various ailments pertaining to the nervous system, cardio vascular system among others. The food & beverages segment is expected to witness the highest demand over the forecast period. Some of the factors for the same include wide product availability and rising demand for health foods across the globe.
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The rising birth rate in countries such as India China and the rising geriatric population in countries such as Japan is aiding the overall market growth in the Asia Pacific region. Companies are focusing on tapping the neo middle class in the developing economies of the region. Rising disposable income, access to information are some of the factors driving the growth in the region.
北美地区以及欧洲的行业参与者的强大存在是利益的区域需求。普遍的使用意识，更好的产品指南和规格和警惕的监管机构确保最高质量的产品进入市场。这些因素正在实现区域市场需求。但是，亚太地区市场预计将以最高增长率增长。
Some of the notable market participants include BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Zydus Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Medicamen Biotech Ltd., Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Xinjiang Wujiaqu Xingnong Cycle Chemical Co. Ltd., Changzhou Niutang Chemical Plant Co. Ltd., Shandong Xinfa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Hebei Jiheng Group Pharmacy Co Ltd among others.