The importance of folic acid

The importance of folic acid
What is the role of folic acid?

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The importance of folic acid

Folic acid is a B group vitamin. It plays an important role in the development of the nervous system in your growing foetus. A diet rich in folic acid at least 1 month before conception and during the first 3 months of pregnancy may reduce the risk of neural tube defects in infants.

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