How is folic acid produced? Folic acid is a synthetic form of man-made folate according to medineplus.gov/ency/article/00248.htm. Folic is a B vitamin that occurs naturally in many other foods. Folic acid is a water-soluble element, meaning it is able to dissolve in water and any remaining amount of folic acid left in the body exits the body through urine. What are the side effects of folic acid? According to webmd.com folic acid is actually mostly safe and is used for many body benefits such as anemia, pregnant women also take it to help prevent miscarriages. It is used to prevent numerous diseases such as colon and cervical cancer, heart disease and stroke. It is used for Alheziner Disesse for memory loss and helps prevent the aging eye disease known as macular degeneration. It reduces the signs of weakening of the bones known as the disease osteoporosis found especially in many women. It helps sleep problems, depression and even in case of AIDS. Some also use it for gums to fight gum infections. But if you consume too much folic acid, side effects can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, skin rashes, trouble sleeping, confusion, irritability, nausea, stomach pain, changes in behavior, seizures, gas and