Folic Acid and Pregnancy
Folic acid and pregnancy: how, when and why you should take it Pregnancy and folic acid If you are planning to get pregnant, it is likely that you have read something or a friend has mentioned the need for you to start taking folic acid now. Why is this vitamin so essential? Among other things, because it decreases the chances of having an early abortion and helps prevent severe congenital disabilities, which can start even before you know you are pregnant. In this article, I will explain in detail what folic acid is, where it is obtained, how and when to take it, what does is recommended in each case and more things you need to know if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant. What is folic acid? Folic acid is the most common name for vitamin B9. It is naturally present in some vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, meats, and dairy. And we can also find its synthetic equivalent in vitamin supplements or fortified foods. Like a...