Articles related to "Folic Acid Foods"

Folic acid is the synthetic version of folate. Supplementation of folic acid is recommended during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

Folic acid foods are common but certain factors can diminish the amount available. Dosage recommendations provide guidelines for folic acid deficiency.

Folic acid, also called folate when in its natural form in foods, helps prevent certain conditions and diseases and is extremely important before and during pregnancy.

Folic acid deficiency can go unnoticed for several months. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms, tests, and development of folate deficiency may reduce the deficiency rate.