What foods contain high levels of folic acid? hair growth?

i heard it meant to make your hair grow. does anyone know any foods that contain high leves of folic acid? and does folic acid actually help wiv hair growth?

Folic acid is found in sources like: cereals, baked goods, leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, lettuce), okra, asparagus, fruits (bananas, melons, lemons), legumes, yeast, mushrooms, organ meat (beef liver, kidney), orange juice, and tomato juice.

Folic acid is more linked to reducing the risk of neural tube birth defects in the infant. Biotin is more commonly linked to things like prevention of graying and hair loss. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk.

curry leaves give good result but i wonder whether you will like it or not......... there are plenty of indian receipies search the net.........

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