For the small number of people who have folic acid deficiency, a change in diet is usually the answer, says Crowther. Folic acid is very easily absorbed from food, so even people who have chronic health conditions that make it hard for them to absorb many nutrients will probably get enough folic acid this way.
Foods to eat to get your folic acid requirements include:
Liver
Leafy greens, such as spinach or romaine lettuce
Broccoli
Asparagus
Oranges or orange juice
Sprouts
Barley
Lentils
Beans
Peanuts
Soybeans
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
Wheat germ
Fortified breakfast cereals
Fortified or enriched bread, pasta, or other grain products
It is so easy to get folic acid into your diet that developing this type of anemia should not be a big worry. However, if you are feeling tired, looking pale, and have other possible symptoms of anemia, check in with your doctor to see if anemia treatment is necessary.