HOW MUCH FOLIC ACID DO YOU NEED TO HAVE?
So Parenting|September 2022
Also known as Folate, folic acid was formerly known as folacin. It is an important vitamin B that helps in efficient metabolism and cell growth in general, but it is even more important for pregnant women.
HOW MUCH FOLIC ACID DO YOU NEED TO HAVE?

This guide on Folic acid covers everything that pregnant women should be aware of. Right from the daily dosage to foods rich in folic acids, everything you need to know about folic acids is in this guide.

Why are folic acids important?

• Pregnant women are given folic acid supplements because it significantly decreases the chances of their baby having any birth defects in the brain or spinal cord.

• Studies have also shown that consuming folic acid supplements while being pregnant reduces the chances of preeclampsia and early labor.

This story is from the September 2022 edition of So Parenting.

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